Arthur (101 Viewers)

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[Allegri_is_God]

He played his role perfectly after entering the game. We were finally able to have possession of the ball more than 5 seconds

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

I thought he had a decent little cameo off the bench. Really kept possession well for the most part and we were able to stop Roma from completely monopolising the ball like they had been prior to him coming on the field.

 

[Amer]

Forza Arthuro!

 

[LiquidPLP]

I thought he had a decent little cameo off the bench. Really kept possession well for the most part and we were able to stop Roma from completely monopolising the ball like they had been prior to him coming on the field.

I prefer it this way instead of throwing in 3rd CB to bunker the goal. This squad ain't cut for that shit anymore.

 

[Suns]

Barca fans did compare him to Iniesta who plays further up the pitch and not Xavi(or Pirlo). I'm really a fan of his, hopefully he can stay healthy.

 

[DanielSz]

Barca fans did compare him to Iniesta who plays further up the pitch and not Xavi(or Pirlo). I'm really a fan of his, hopefully he can stay healthy.

counterpoint:: Barça fans will compare any hobbit mid to one of those two lol.

 

[zizinho]

Hes not Iniesta. A worse Thiago at best

 

[X Æ A-12]

I like it. Makes more sense than him playing as regista and, now that CR7 is no longer a constant defensive black hole on the LW, we can afford to play Arthur as LCM instead of a matuidi esque figure.

He is certainly no regista so might as well try him there.

 

[zizinho]

I like it. Makes more sense than him playing as regista and, now that CR7 is no longer a constant defensive black hole on the LW, we can afford to play Arthur on the left instead of a matuidi esque figure.

Matuidi was a starter before Ronaldo, and would start right now too if he was here and 4-5 years younger

 

[X Æ A-12]

Matuidi was a starter before Ronaldo, and would start right now too if he was here and 4-5 years younger

Ok but that's not the important part of what I'm talking about. Please remain focused on Arthur how he fits into current squad.

 

[zizinho]

Ok but that's not the important part of what I'm talking about. Please remain focused on Arthur how he fits into current squad.

3rd man off the bench is ideal

 

[Lion]

it's nice to see a midfielder that isn't afraid of ball at feet again.

 

[il brutto]

it's nice to see a midfielder that isn't afraid of ball at feet again.

That is nice and all but is he hansum enough?

 

[duranfj]

Iniesta, Xavi, Thiago lol

So far he's been nothing but lolzillian. He's to prove his value, train hard, stay fit, play harder and we'll see. No more pussycat performance

 

[DanielSz]

Minus the sloppy foul I thought he was solid again. How about that pass to cuadrado? Never saw shit like that last season.

 

[MrMonkey]

Loved the one finesse pass to Cuads. Guy can't defend but seems he has that quality passing DNA that most don't possess. Can he be our Verratti or close to it type player?

 

[IlCapitano]

Just dreadful.

Gets a stupid yellow right away, then gets overrun by Malcom time and time again to the point Max had to move Bentancur in the middle and him wider.

Not an ounce of creativity in him, just dribble around himself and pass backwards.

God help us if he ever has to play anything more than a last 15 minutes sub against Chievo at home

 

[Lion]

that yellow card is is on bentancur and his dumb no need backwards pass that resulted in a zenit counter attack. arthur is not a fast player, tackle was safest choice in that instance

 

[LiquidPLP]

I can live with him a bit higher up as long as Loca and Benta are on the pitch. This trio seems like the best option right now to me - that is as long as we're talking about 3-man midfield. I guess Allegri will like Rabiot more once he comes back.

Arthur as a holding mid is not good enough defensively I'm afraid. He doesn't even position himself well enough to intercept some balls or at least block passing lanes.

Hopefully he improves with time, the season is long, we can't play 2 CMs for 90 minutes for the whole season.