Arsene Wenger believes new signing Tomas Rosicky is the perfect replacement for Robert Pires in Arsenal's midfield.So does this mean that Reyes is relegated to the bench? What happened to his progress this last season? Wasn't he the long-term replacement for Pires?
The Czech international joined The Gunners for £7 million last month and was expected to be the signing that would replace the departing Frenchman.
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"I wanted to secure [Rosicky] before the World Cup started. He is a little bit similar position-wise to Robert.
"He can play in Dennis Bergkamp's role, on the left, in a 4-3-3 or central. But he is a slightly different style.
Regardless, seems like Sheva/Berbatov/Ballack/Rosicky + 7.
a-ha! so my prediction was right ;) direct replacement for pires. and now we dont know what happen to reyes after this.
ReplyDeleteprobably henry + reyes up front, and adebayor down the pecking line? or, it's a sign that reyes is on the way out of emirates stadium.
Henry/K2 will be the starters up front with Rosicky and Reyes competing on the left of midfield and van Persie as the 3rd striker off the bench. The loser of the Reyes/Rosicky battle will provide additional coverage in the "Bergkamp Role" and on the left wing.
ReplyDeleteIf Reyes' injury history is any indication the Gunners will need another answer there regardless of whether he is viewed as the notional starter or as a reserve.
Between Champions League Qualifying round, Prem, FA Cup and League Cup there will be plenty of time for all of the above to get a run.