20 Oct 2016 16:53:12
It was interesting to see that Arsene Wenger did rotate 4 players in last night's match. Perhaps, he will do so again on Saturday, after which he can rotate the squad against Reading, giving most, if not all of the first eleven a well needed rest before we enter a tricky run of matches.
On Saturday, I would be tempted to play Gabriel and give one of the two CB's a rest, although this does worry me as Gabriel has been unconvincing since he arrived at the club. I would also like to see Bellerin rested, but again the replacement Debuchy hasn't played for the first team this season.
Assuming Giroud and Ramsey are not ready it might be an idea to consider Perez. However, I believe it may be prudent to pick the best eleven, as they can be rested against Reading next week. Thoughts fellow Gooners?
20 Oct 2016 17:37:38
Champions league and premier league always play your best 11 available is my motto, league and FA cups are the games to rest players and give others much needed game time.
20 Oct 2016 17:56:02
Pick your winning team! From the other night iwobi instead of the ox! See how it goes if we are winning try Perez if we're struggling try Perez . In a good position ATM.
20 Oct 2016 23:39:15
Our squad is extremely strong, so we are able to rotate in order to avoid the huge volume of injuries we have suffered for many seasons. We rotated yesterday and won 6-0.
21 Oct 2016 08:24:08
We've been rotating and place sharing for years and still had an awful record on injuries while the two previous season champions Leicester and Chelsea used the least players during thier title winning seasons, makes you think doesn't it :-)
I think both Theo and Ox will become better players having to fight for the one place apposed to being happy to take turns in sharing which makes for cosy club champions league qualification mentality and no more that has been at the club for years.
If we want things to be different from other seasons the " after you sir 'attitude is best left behind us.