Susan Evans
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Without Martin Odegaard, Arsenal is so much worse in attack. Mikel Arteta has disguised the lack of a leader - through sometimes switching to clearly defensive mode, sometimes set pieces, and at times the individual exploits of Bukayo Saka.
Over time, it is impossible to sustain the usual level of success either. The percentage of wins falls from 73.7% to 50%, and the rhythm of scoring points-from 2.4 to 1.7.
The best reflection of this crisis was the meeting with Newcastle. Having opened Arsenal, of course, had to score, but instead of some traditional triangles on the flanks - the more effective and well-coordinated one was based on the right with Odegaard and Saka - we saw predictable passes to the wingers so that maybe something would be decided by one of them.
Odegaard creates himself, and makes the team less predictable, connecting the entire right side of the field with timely dashes and combinations. It is time to admit: without him Arsenal suffers and doesn't play football. 0 reply
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Vinicius's strength is in his restlessness. He constantly pushes forward: both on the pitch and in his own development. Never stops.
This stubbornness, special psychology is what makes Vinicius a player of big matches. In them, he is consistently excellent. At 23, only he and Messi have such incredible statistics in the Champions League. Vinicius has 11 goals + 11 assists in 29 playoff games. That's why he is considered one of the best in the world. And deservedly so - the best is the one who shows himself in key matches, under enormous pressure.
Yes, he has a nasty, often unbearable character. But a powerful one. Failures, his own whining, strain and pain - all this only strengthens him. Having not received the Golden Ball, he wrote on Twitter: "I will do it ten more times, if necessary." This is not only about the Golden Ball, it is his credo. Now the award, like his rivals, has no chance - Vinicius will torture everyone, but he will get it 1 reply
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