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He's German and he knows what works.
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TBF was sh*t in the Euros from out wide.Quote:
Originally Posted by Terry Tuffnutz
No question his best position is up front, his best skill is finishing.
He's a proper striker but his lack of flexibility with where he can be effective means he'll always be the odd man out under Wenget.
If he's played upfront, he'll get 20 plus every season. He can do a job on the left should it be required but he should never be a regular there. Giroud has played upfront all season and hasn't impressed. Theo has done more up front than him as well. Podolski and Theo should be our first 2 choices. Giroud as a sub
he has been part of teams that have finished 3/4 since 2004, so he obviously can work out there, as he proven this season too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arse n Wonga
but yes, he should be playing upfront as that is where he has played for most of his club career. there, or as CAM.
So Podolski will have to wait years before he gets to play upfront ala Walcott?Quote:
Arsène Wenger has praised Lukas Podolski’s attitude and believes he can be effective as a centre forward.
The Germany international came off the bench to seal Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Norwich City at Emirates Stadium with his 14th goal of the season.
Podolski has been used almost primarily on the left-hand side of Arsenal's attack since his arrival last summer, but Wenger says he can thrive down the middle too.
“Podolski was injured when we played at Bayern and won,” the boss said. “After that, we won at Swansea…sometimes you have periods like that and I think he can play as a central striker as well.
“I work a lot with him as a central striker at the moment. He is a quality player and when he comes on you can see that straight away. You don’t get 100 caps by luck.
“Honestly he has a great attitude. He never moans, he never has a bad phase, he is always positive.
“I had Walcott was on the bench [too]. It’s hard to leave everybody out. Nacho Monreal didn’t play and he played extremely well until now.”
Olivier Giroud was also on target against Norwich, with Wenger full of praise for the striker’s second-half display.
“I think he had a very, very average first half and a very, very positive and influential second half. He was much more in the game in the second half," he said.
“He looked in the first half like he was not on the move when he got the ball. In the second half he was much more mobile and that made a difference.”
Also Girouds lack of movement hasn't gone unnoticed
Giroud's lack of movement is a real killer for us. There are plays out there than can have that slow movement but create space for themselves and others with a crafty touch or flick. Giroud just doesn't have that sort of ability. His touches and passing is inconsistent and he's best when on the move.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cripps
sh*ringham ws never blessed with pace, but that didnt stop him being useful in the box. In fact it meant he didnt turn crap when his pace when - since he never relied on it
I have no issue with Giroud's work rate and he does bring some things to the table, but it can be painful, the amount of time he needs to turn and get a shot away.
All good things come to those who wait.Quote:
Originally Posted by GB.