There is no doubt that a number of Arsenal fans will be unhappy with defender Shkodran Mustafi after the defeat against Merseyside outfit Everton on Sunday afternoon. An early goal in the first half was all Everton needed to have ensured the Gunners team do not fly to the third position as their hope of securing a top-foot finish has suffered a setback. One player who was not interesting to watch was Shkodran Mustafi as he gave a shaky performance and also committed blunders. Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has stated that Shkodran Mustafi has got no business at Arsenal anymore because he has not been contributing to the team despite being a regular player for the past few years. Title Race: Manchester City Are Stronger Than Liverpool He … [Read more...]
Defensive tactics? Mustafi says why clean sheets does not matter
Many Arsenal fans will not agree with Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi on this but the defender has played down clean sheets in games for the North London outfit. Arsenal have conceded the most amongst the top clubs in the English Premier League which is a major concern to many, especially with their bad defence. Shkodran Mustafi is one of the defenders who have been criticized by the press and the fans for not doing more in their responsibility to guard the Arsenal team from the back especially after the good work has been done by the attackers to score goals. Why Marco Silva Wants Permanent Deal For Kurt Zouma However, he is of the opinion that what matters the most is for the Gunners to secure three points, not minding if they concede a goal or … [Read more...]
How these two players have added to Emery’s Arsenal woes
English Premier League outfit Arsenal will be heading out to Belarus for their first leg of the Europa League knockout clash against BATE Borisov later today ad they are expected to secure a win if they must cross to the next stage. Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas has that a lot to say ahead of the game as he said there is a need to show compassion to the North London boss Unai Emery for the stress he is made to pass through as a result of his two central defenders. According to Charlie Nicholas, the Spanish boss has been made to pass through stress because of the poor performances of Shkodran Mustafi and Laurent Koscielny at the defence. Europa League: Ozil to get Iwobi’s chance He noted that Shkodran Mustafi is one of the worst signings the Gunners … [Read more...]
Arsenal loanne makes claim on replacing Mustafi, do you agree?
Arsenal loanee Krystian Bielik is currently enjoying his loan spell with League One side Charlton and has been tipped to return back with the injury crisis faced by the North London outfit. It is no longer news that the North London outfit are currently lacking in options and quality at the defence and they are keen to secure new additions in the coming summer window. While the wait for the summer transfer might be too long, the Gunners could decide to bring back Krystian Bielik from his loan spell should Spanish manager Unai Emery be convinced that he is fit to return. Chelsea Boost As Barcelona Make £142m Transfer U-turn However, Krystian Bielik has been tipped to replace Shkodran Mustafi in the defence with the former Valencia player looking unfit to … [Read more...]
Arsenal get defense crisis solution with this advice
Unai Emery is struggling to make a decision as regards to who plays the various roles in the defense as a result of the injury crisis that has bedeviled the team. So far, the Gunners are without Rob Holdings and Hector Bellerin which makes the selection for the right full-back a headache. Summer signing Stephan Lichtsteiner has been the caretaker of the right full-back position since the injury of the Spanish defender and that has not been a palatable experience owing to his performance. What Arsenal must do after Man City defeat, problems identified The North London outfit’s game against defending champions Man City is a good example of how to rate the performance of the experienced defender because his position was the target by the Citizens knowing … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal are making the best decision with latest move
Emerging reports hint that the North London outfit Arsenal are preparing o part ways with defender Shkodran Mustafi in the coming summer window. There is no doubt that a section of the Arsenal fans will be happy with the development should the report be true. The former Valencia defender is one of the most criticized Gunners players owing to his unsatisfactory performance and his inability to do the spectacular to secure points for the club with his defending. Thomas Tuchel tells management that Christopher Nkunku can join Arsenal but ... The North London outfit paid the whopping £36 million for the signature of the defender in 2016 but he has not lived up to expectation at the Emirate Stadium and it could be time up for him. It is therefore … [Read more...]
Juventus desperate to land this Arsenal defender, not Koscielny
Italian Serie A champion Juventus are reported to be keen on the signature of English Premier League outfit Arsenal central defender Shkodran Mustafi before this January transfer window comes to an end. The Old Lady have got some crisis in their defence with Medhi Benatia desperate to quit the club while Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli are already ageing. This, therefore, calls for an urgent solution as it will soon begin to reflect on the pitch and in the results of their game. Ozil transfer talks causes rift in European giant club The Turin based team have identified the North London central defender as the player who can take up the responsibility to mount the defence and showcase a solid performance. It is reported that Juventus boss Max … [Read more...]