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TheSuperNerd:
Jorginho's DLP profile offers Arteta a unique option in the #6 role. Truly, Physicality is the one big trait Jorginho doesn't have compared to Arsenal's First Choice in Thomas Partey but his Midfield conducting abilities in the 1st and 2nd phases of buildup plays could even help mask this lack of physical assertiveness because an Arsenal with a Jorginho in an arteta system will likely sustain possession across all phases of play for the most parts "depending" on the opposition.

You must understand, Arteta have made 3 signings in 3 areas of the team that needed some cover. CB - Kiwior, Wings - Trossard and now #6 - Jorginho. .

Arteta knows that if you gunners must be Champions by May, then quality depth for the run-in is needed.

In the summer, Arsenal will go for their true long term targets.

Trust your man, Mikel. Trust the process. 😉

You summed it up already. Let me just take a backseat and start observing.

sod09:
Like willian 😒😒

Willian is how many months ago now?. BTW there is no prove that he himself actually sanction that move.
Anyway, by 'lately', you should know those I was referring to na.

Spy360:
1. I don't think this is correct. Jorginho is mostly used to a back 3 and a diamond midfield where he plays as the base. In an Arteta set up he can play as the lone DM but more importantly as one to break the press.

2. Totally agree

3. Physical but not fast. In terms of speed, I actually prefer someone who reads the game than one who is fast. Jorginho reads the game better than most modern DM. Though stats means little and don't tell the whole story, but they give you some clues.

Different system, different player. Jorginho usually has a runner as his partner at Chelsea in Kovacic and Kante. He wouldn't get that at Arsenal as Xhaka and Ode will be a bit far from him. Part of Partey's function is the efficient ball-winning which I don't think Jorginho has in his bank.

damagnificentusb:
Sofyan Arambat to Barca??

first bid rejected. I'll prefer he stays at his current club.

TheSuperNerd:
Is this Sarcasm?

I think Arsenal are still primed for the title until something crazy happens in terms of squad injuries (which is what no one wants).

Jorginho is your quality cover for the #6 role plus his passing game and Spatial Awareness in the 1st and 2nd phase of buildup plays could take Arsenal's possession-heavy approach a notch higher.

I think Arteta knows what he's doing but yeah, it's a risk.

Long term, in the summer, I think you guys got eyes on Declan Rice or could go back in for Caicedo (also in the summer).

Jorginho is a deep-lying playmaker. I don't doubt his technical ability but his physicality and defensive awareness is what worries me. God forbid Partey is unavailable for an important match, relying on Jorginho as a lone DM is suicidal for the team. Well, I'll just watch as events unfold.
On a bright side, Arteta's signings (White, Ramsdale..) have always been controversial and questionable but they always end up proving the fans wrong. Let's hope Jorginho is one of them. There were rumours Arteta wanted him when he (Arteta) was still at City but Jorginho joined Chelsea.

Sambi was supposed to seize this opportunity o. And Elneny, injury wey no trouble you all these years, na now wey we need you e start.
And Brighton noma mumu club too... selfishness and covetousness go soon destroy them.

Positives from this signing...
1. It's a stop-gap signing.
2. He may not play much. His appearance will mostly be in UEL
3. We will now have the time to get the major signing in Summer.
4. It is an Arteta's signing. His signings have been proving us wrong lately.


Negatives
1. Jorginho can't function effectively as a lone DM
2. Zero goal threat. assist sef na once in a year
3. Neither physical nor fast

FirstbornWds:
Mostob and Jodera...


See finish!!

Abeg... Face your club o. I heard na Elanga una wan sign. Our own still better sha..

Truidstar:
Dem say Chuba Akpom get invite for March qualifiers.

Source bro?
We still dey January fah.

jihday:
you clearly don’t know what you are saying, see Saka’s cross accuracy this season, note that he’s Arsenal’s corner kick taker, this means he barely crosses the ball

Bro... how dare you counter him? How many club trainings have you attended? How many academy do you know in UK?

Jorginho to Arsenal. Congratulations to City for being the 2023 EPL champion.

Fab don confirm am, Deal agreed till 2024 with a one year option. We paid 12m.
it's finished.

Jodera:
Just when I was thinking his injury is a blessing in disguise

As in eh... If Moise no later come, they should give Elneny herbs so he can recover sharply

BlueRayDick:
He dey score penalties dey hop like chicken

We get Saka to do that for us. Na the same hopping denied Italy of q world cup spot.

ThierryJay:
Arsenal just launched a third bid for Caicedo worth 83m pounds (75m plus 8m add-ons) and it seems Brighton has accepted this.

Bro...I dey fasting and prayer right now.
They must accept it.

Itsrm:
Just what I was going go tell mostob

God knows how much I need this transfer to sail through

Na why I no dey like discuss with you agbero fc fans. Mustafi and Schurle na world cup winner but where are they now? Jorginho won't add anything to this team.
Not press resistant
can't play as a lone DM
can't make a quick transition pass
can't press
can't mark.
To assist sef hard am
To score na problem

Jesus

komekn:
Remain where you are , some people get nausea from a mathematical equation too much for there little brain to comprehend .

Ignorance is bliss, remain where you are please.

What have I claimed to be ❓I am certain I've never claimed to be anything.

Lol... people who get nausea from a mathematical equation can still justified that. Imagine a self-aclaimed widely traveled man writing trash everyday on a public forum.
Mahrez, Sala, Saka, Robben... How often do you see these guys put in crosses from the by-line when playing? But because hate has blinded you, you just have to use an unfounded theory to pull down Chukwueze.

The funniest thing is the guy can't even play as a lone DM. He is not a DM. He is closer to Xhaka than Partey.
Elneny ehn...na you cause this one o

Danielnino00:
He might indeed be who he claims to be, but you see,sometimes hate can blind people from seeing the truth...

True...

Roland17:
If we fail to land Caicedo and land Jorginho, that means Caicedo was the smoke screen for Jorginho all this while?

END ME NOW!

Not really. It could be that we acted desperately or our hands are forced.

Roland17:
So Edu use Caicedo do smoke screen on top Jorginho?

Kill me please!!!!! END ME NOW!!!!

No... what I mean is that Jorginho might be a smoke screen.

Danielnino00:
Stop capping... Lookman is two footed..he can use both feet well..

Basic requirements in academy bla bla.... The academy can't alter your genetic makeup from teaching you how to do this and that.. Some players are predominantly left footed just like we have people who are predominantly left handed..

Salah and Robben are two players who are predominantly left footed and played on the right wing for most of their careers just like Chukwueze..they hardly cross...they cut into the box and lay passes...


Go to an academy and ask left footed players who play left back to start playing on yhe the right and be delivering crosses if it was the easy...

You know, I sometimes wonder if the guy is really what he claimed to be. Some of his posts are sometimes nauseating.

Roland17:
This news is just out of left field! I mean, no one imagined this would ever be considered! Out of the blue (pun intended)!

Maybe Edu needed something to cover up the main deal cos... Jorginho of all players?
Even if na McCabe or Kim Little, we go manage.

iamoyindamola:
Brazilian
Martinelli could have played for Italy too

wow...no wonder he has the -inho suffix in his name.

Roland17:
My brother, Jorginho was born in Brazil, he only has Italian citizenship.

Oh...na true o

Roland17:
Edu we know you are Brazilian but abeg, e don dey too much.

Only us buy scrap materials like D. Luiz, Willian, Marquinhos (that we are going to loan) and now Jorginho of all people.

Jorginho na Italian

Jodera:
When I saw that Blueangel post, I actually thought it was blueray, I nearly wan pop my eye

Same here... I do mistook both for each other.

Itsrm:
Calm down. If Partey gets injured and he may, Lokonga is the backup. Jorginho is a decent backup for Partey better than Lokonga. Make una do come buy abeg

Bro...I go nack you omorogun o. Jorginho and Sambi, what's the difference?
I'll rather play White or Tomiyasu in DM.

AndSunGorilla:
Great progress!!! We also need the fans in the stadium. Full crowd will ginger the players too.

Yea... They should sort out the television aspect first.

ObaIgwe1:
I saw it online and I thought someone is trying to have a boring joke...

E better be joke o

AkinDS:
Unless the NFF appealed the Refs decision, both reds were a resultant of 'violent conduct', judging by the nature of fouls. Therefore the suspension is 3 consecutive games.
Both ladies sat out the Zambia game, meaning they have 2 more games to serve.

Since there are no FIFA sanctioned competitions or games lined up before the world cup, looks like both women will have to sit out our first 2 games.

Violent Conduct? J don't think so. Just an African ref playing to the script.

Deltamani:
In Midfield, i think the likes of

1. Halimatu Ayinde 27yrs…. DM/CM or Box2Box
2. Regina Otu 26yrs… DM/Box2Box
3. Christy Ucheibe 22yrs… DM/Box2Box
4. Ngozi Okobi 29yrs… AM/W
5. Tony Payne 27yrs… AM/FB/W
6. Onyi Echegini 21yrs…. AM/W

Are more than enough for the team right now with Rasheedat Ajibade as alternative from the forwards..

You guys shouldn’t forget the Red Card to Rasheedat Ajibade and Halimatu Ayinde during the WAFCON semifinals

Alternate Options
Peace Efih 22yrs…AM/W
Rita Chikwelu 34yrs... DM/CM
Deborah Abeodun 19yrs… DM/Box2Box
Amanda Mbadi 24yrs…. DM

I agree but remove chikwelu
It is time Rita leaves the scene for the young generation.

AkinDS:
My bad (and thanks for the correction).
The inclusion of Debbie Abiodun is based on her recent invitations for the high profile friendlies against the US and Japan, which she played and had a decent performance.
Looks like she, alongside Demehin and Imuran are the 3 ex-U20 players being fast tracked into the SF. Whether or not she makes the final team is a different story.

I think you need to consider other reasons apart from the friendly invitations. Most of the regulars were not available, probably why she was called up. We are short of options at the Defence department right now which works for Tosin and Imuran. Debbie can't make the squad right now, not because she is not good but due to the fact that a lot of good players are ahead of her. Infact, one of two foreign pros will even be considered before her in case there is a need for replacement.