Now that Arteta's out...

for probably a couple weeks at least...who should we play in his position?

Truth is if we've got no one who can control the midfield like him with such composure. He knows when to jump in attack and when to defend cause he reads the game so well.

Tbh, I think we've only got 2 viable options here. Drop Rosicky into his role and play Ramsey/Ox/Benny further up, or go with Diaby and keep Rosicky in the AM spot.

What do you guys think?

If Coquelin can recover than I'd play him there. If not then Diaby time to actually tell that he's worth keeping him this summer.

play benyoun there but not ramsey

coquelin or diaby until he gets hurt again.... again.

I can bet any money Ramsey will play no mater how fit Diaby and coquelin are.

Wenger would have benched Cesc also to just prove us all wrong about Ramsey.

Isn't Ramsey's real position a DLP?

They guy isn't crap, he is just low on confidence. Play him there instead of AM and LW and maybe he can regain some of the confidence he once had.

Are we playing Santos in the right position?

I swear he could player better anywhere in the field, even as a striker. Since wenger loves to experiment new things, Gibbs LB and Santos on the wings, or midfield with Song?

Anyone thinks I am crazy here? Santos is the best replacement for Arteta?

what about ozyakup?

aleumdance wrote:what about ozyakup?

Anyone but Ramsey, I would even take Denilson over Ramsey.

Diaby is excellent in Arteta's role but obviously Diaby is Diaby. Benayoun wasn't effective there as we saw against Swansea but the alternative is Ramsey so it's a sticky situation.

Raptorgunner wrote:Are we playing Santos in the right position?

I swear he could player better anywhere in the field, even as a striker. Since wenger loves to experiment new things, Gibbs LB and Santos on the wings, or midfield with Song?

Anyone thinks I am crazy here? Santos is the best replacement for Arteta?

yeah, he is above average at LB for me... I used to hate Gibbs but he has changed my view of him this season. Ever since he returned from that long injury when we didnt have any full backs available, Gibbs has been SOLID.


Santos should get some run at LW though imo. Especially if wenger will play Ramsey there

Santos shocked me with his tangoing in the penalty box. All of his shots were terrible but his footwork was intricate. Obviously he can play on the wing, I think playing in Arteta's spot is too demanding of him, it require too much composure.

I'd play Ramsey. Every time he's played deep, he plays very well. Playing deep suits his workrate, passing and is his natural position. He just needs to keep it simple, but this is easier when you have more players in front of you and have more defensive duties.

His AM results... we all know them. I honestly don't understand. It's like having your top of the line graphics card stolen, then trying to play Crysis or something. It just ain't gonna run.

He tries too hard to be like Fabregas, when he clearly does not have the skillset or flair, yet, and maybe not ever. I am pretty sure it's all Wenger's doing, as usual showing his massive faith in his youth and expecting him to fill in Fabregas' shoes like nothing happened. No other explanation.

Raptorgunner wrote:Are we playing Santos in the right position?

I swear he could player better anywhere in the field, even as a striker. Since wenger loves to experiment new things, Gibbs LB and Santos on the wings, or midfield with Song?

Anyone thinks I am crazy here? Santos is the best replacement for Arteta?

would love to see Santos at left wing..

Sushi Master wrote:I'd play Ramsey. Every time he's played deep, he plays very well. Playing deep suits his workrate, passing and is his natural position. He just needs to keep it simple, but this is easier when you have more players in front of you and have more defensive duties.

His AM results... we all know them. I honestly don't understand. It's like having your top of the line graphics card stolen, then trying to play Crysis or something. It just ain't gonna run.

He tries too hard to be like Fabregas, when he clearly does not have the skillset or flair, yet, and maybe not ever. I am pretty sure it's all Wenger's doing, as usual showing his massive faith in his youth and expecting him to fill in Fabregas' shoes like nothing happened. No other explanation.

I really don't remember fabregas trying tricks and flicks every time though

but I agree

Sorry, I'm not convinced yet that Ramsey has earned a spot in our XI, even with Arteta sidelined. Much rather see Benny, Diaby, Coq... many others before AR goes out. This is Chelsea. They're a bunch of c-----s, but they're on a roll right now.

Ramsey this is the role he used to play well in and I think he can do it again .
Either him or Diaby.
Ramsey will prove us all wrong just wait and see

p.s i am finally back! been a while off!`

aleumdance wrote:

I really don't remember fabregas trying tricks and flicks every time though

but I agree

Remember the back flick against barcelona at camp nou? which led to goal. Cesc also tried tricks and flicks but he knew how to excute while Ramsey is still learning.

Arteta out for the season?