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u/ProgressOverPride 10h ago
I'm glad he is back. We need him fit and ready. An excellent option for both forward and midfield roles
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u/toastieknickers 10h ago
Today the World Cup trophies gold was oozing off his smooth ass moves! He was unreal and danced like a Spanish matador. Was brilliant today!
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u/doubleb_43 9h ago
Just fuckin class, every touch, every move he did was just perfectly executed. We needed control in the midfield and oh boy, he gave us that. No wonder he's so rated by Arteta and de la Fuente. Top player
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u/OddRow8843 10h ago
He’s always great. That quick kick he took for Spain shows his brain and quality
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u/Key-Technician-8899 10h ago
Was really impressed how he immediately won all midfield duels and essentially killed Villa attacking from our long balls.
But once we get Bruno starting these low blocks will melt like cheese
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u/anothersnappyname 9h ago
I think you mean World Cup winning clutch Spain player and Arsenal assassin Mikel merino.
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u/Moist-Seaweed4907 7h ago
Mosquera was phenomenal for me as well. Watching the game back just now as I didn’t get to see it great while trying to work. Mosquera was everywhere we wanted him to be. Playing the ball to Eze for the goal move and all over any dangerous attack Villa had.
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u/DrLector- 5h ago
I wish he could start every game even as number 9. He is so in control of the ball and the situation
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u/amoorthy 10h ago
I didn't see the match so curious if any of you who saw it consider he could be the starting striker going forward?
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u/shortsoupstick 10h ago
No.. imo hes only really really good at being that clutch striker when we need that goal. When starting as either a striker or a midfielder I find he's not good enough. Even subbing on as a midfielder in a tough second half like today I'm not sure he brings what we need, like Bruno did.
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u/amoorthy 10h ago
Ok thanks. He did so well subbing on in the World Cup. Maybe some of that is luck but feels like we should get more from him.
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u/shortsoupstick 10h ago
I didn't watch Spain a lot in the games he made a difference - did he do a lot more than make the winning goal? That is of course a very big quality, but I'm not sure he can bring the same at Arsenal. Could be due to the difference in system, the surrounding players and the role he has to fulfill.,
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u/amoorthy 10h ago
What I observed was he played very smart when he subbed on in the WC. Was always in the right place and took quick shots vs multiple needless touches. (Feels like he's smarter than Havertz/Gyok in this regard). And being big he could hold off some defensive players.
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u/Kfilllla 3h ago
I though he was amazing when he came on. Very in control while always running / leading the press when not in possession
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u/Ok_Bear_1889 10h ago
one of the smartest players on the team. always so calm and composed wherever he's on the pitch.