Arsenal fans have been understandably ecstatic since the news broke that their captain, Martin Odegaard, is back from injury. The Norwegian midfielder has been a key figure in Mikel Arteta’s squad and his absence since the September international break has been deeply felt. Odegaard’s return to training with the team is a significant boost, as he has been one of the club’s most influential players in recent seasons.
His impact on the pitch is undeniable. Odegaard has consistently been a creative force for Arsenal, orchestrating play and linking up with attackers. His ability to control the tempo of the game and deliver decisive passes has been integral to the team’s offensive play. Since his injury, Arsenal has struggled to find a direct replacement for his creativity. Arteta has experimented with various players in that role, but none have been able to replicate Odegaard’s influence, which has led to a dip in Arsenal’s attacking output and overall performance.
Football Insider reports that Arsenal fans are particularly excited about his return, believing it will rejuvenate their title challenge and increase their chances of winning a trophy this season. Many feel that Odegaard’s presence in the team will not only boost the midfield but also inspire better performances across the squad. His vision and technical ability are vital to unlocking opposition defences, and his leadership as captain further elevates his importance.
However, while Odegaard’s return is undoubtedly crucial, it is important to note that Arsenal cannot rely on him alone to secure victories. The team must address other aspects of their play, especially in defence. Despite the excitement around his return, Arsenal’s leaky defence remains a concern, and unless they can tighten things up at the back, they will continue to face difficulties in securing consistent wins. Odegaard can undoubtedly influence the attacking phase, but defensive stability will be key if the Gunners are to mount a serious challenge for silverware this season.
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We tend to be very predictable in our attacks; build up and how/where we attack.
For example, virtually every attack comes from the wings, and probably 70% of the time it’s through Saka; even Odegaard also when he plays.
How often do we attack through the middle? How often do midfielders make late runs into the box like Ramsey used to do?
In fact, last 2 games our CF had dropped away from the front/center and was everywhere but poised to attack. Havertz on the wings, deeper in midfield, even a 2nd false 9.
No wonder he was largely ineffective; worked his socks off, but produced nothing. That is on the manager and his instructions.
We need to switch things up in attack and not be so predictable; that would benefit the most.
Odegaard will not solve the problem, although he’s is arguably there most creative player, the way the manager has had the team playing from the start of the season including Odegaard being in the side remember, he alone is not the problem.
One of their biggest problems is the man in the dugout.
He’s changed the way the team have played for the last two seasons.
It seems to me, that we were playing free flowing football in those two seasons, but as we didn’t win the league, he’s now decided the best way to go is to play a more defensive game, in the hope that will change the teams fortunes.
Of course the realist’s amongst us no that it won’t, but those over positive, half glass full merchant’s will try to convince us otherwise.
That close to how i see it. The only difference is, i don’t believe the previous seasons were free flowing but i do agree, we are more “careful” in our play and not dynamic. But I don’t think Arteta knows how to play dynamic football. Its no risk football. Problem is, its not that no risk.
Just another excuse albeit a popular one. Odegaard is often criticized in this site even when we win. Suddenly he is the reason of all our misfortunes.
He is a very important player but not the most important. Our current misfortune is a combination of many factors the biggest one being lack of plan B.
Now we are told it might be because of Edu’s departure.
What will be next?
Yes, I think there’s an inclination to identify “x” as being “the” reason. I agree that it’s a combination rather than anything particular.
What will be next? There’s an “r” in the month – will that do?
HH,
I hear that the tea lady’s due a day off.
It should not be, but because the team lacks creativity in the absence of the Norwegian, the weight is now on his shoulders to make things happen
The gaffer shaky man management approach never help.
Jesus and sterling must step up we cannot rely on havertz only up front….even though he has been good….with the fire power City have we are not competing with this material….