I think it’s becoming absolutely clear that Jesus is as good as fully washed as a player can be it really bums me out because I have always liked what the player brings us to the game, but the injuries have made him a shadow of his previous self
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You know how Arteta is the best at rehabilitating players who have lost their way on other teams … what if ... we just all pretend that's what is happening here and see how it goes?*
Yea, it sure seems like he has checked out
It happens to every player at some point. When I was a kid my favorite player was a CM for my club. He was asked about retirement and he said “ when the training becomes a chore, I’m done” it feels like he’s not impressing Arteta much
He was sensational in that pre World Cup run. I think the hammering he took from Brazil fans / media was as damaging as the injury. Seemed to break him - he lost his joy
That may too be a contributing factor. It’s time to say goodbye to him, ideally in January and get the replacement in although it feels like Summer is more realistic
Given the choice (spending the cash as if it’s actually your own, no FM shit) are you recruiting in over the top of Havertz or are you looking for someone to play 2nd fiddle to Havertz?
Should’ve worded the above better. By 2nd fiddle I meant a super sub. Seems to be a somewhat forgotten concept in football which has become incredibly popular in rugby. A Solsjkaer type comes to mind.
Also, everyone keeps asking what happened to Martinelli after that 15 goals season and what happened is that he's missing the link with the striker that he had with Jesus
Yeah it does seem like he's more concerned with getting injured than fully committing to challenges, obviously he can overcome it, but how patient can you be with someone in those wages?
Yes, these reports of him being sold in January do seem fanciful, we just have to hope he can get over what's holding him back and get back to how he was playing before the world cup
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*it probably won't work
It happens to every player at some point. When I was a kid my favorite player was a CM for my club. He was asked about retirement and he said “ when the training becomes a chore, I’m done” it feels like he’s not impressing Arteta much