2019/20 Carlo Ancelotti

[davids]

I was pushing that Holgate isn't dominant because he isn't strong. I agree you can still be a clever defender. Look at my posts though, I responded to someone, i think Zatara, who mentioned about HOlgate and Stones being a good pairing and that is where this discussion has come from. So Stones is relevant....

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I was pushing that Holgate isn't dominant because he isn't strong. I agree you can still be a clever defender. Look at my posts though, I responded to someone, i think Zatara, who mentioned about HOlgate and Stones being a good pairing and that is where this discussion has come from. So Stones is relevant....

Only in dreams. As we stand I'd rather see Holgate with Keane than Mina with Keane.Although no Keane at all will be the ideal going forward.

 

[Archie Knox]

Distin was class for us.

Would be delighted if Mina could sustain top performances like that

Distin was class until he turned into Dustbin in the final year or so for us.

 

[Rob17896]

Relevant because i WAS REPLYING to someone who mentioned Stones and Holgate as a pairing. At no point have I said Stones was a good defender.
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I was having a dig at Stones...not your good self!

 

[Arteta10]

Distin was class until he turned into Dustbin in the final year or so for us.

To be fair, he was about 47 by then lol

Always amazed me just how quick he was even at that age tho

 

[Archie Knox]

To be fair, he was about 47 by then lol

Always amazed me just how quick he was even at that age tho

And still had the physique of a Greek God, in fairness to him. Built like a kin industrial fridge.

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

Presser Today?

 

[Disgruntledgoat]

Presser Today?

Indeed. 1330.

 

[Rooney_Tunes]

Indeed. 1330.

Thank You.

 

[Billy Dean]

Excellent article about him in the Athletic today. I did have some concerns about Ancelotti's relaxed style working with a squad like ours. That article dispels them completely.

 

[Zezti]

5 mins to presser

 

[Ring master]

Some of the Ancelotti Pre Arsenal P/C

Gomes latest
Andre is available to play. He trained well, with confidence and without problems. Before the game we are going to talk together and decide if he will start the game or go on he bench.

Carlo on Walcott
Bernard is ok, Not sure” if Walcott will be fit to play. Trained “individually” today. Will be a late call by the sounds of things

On battle for Europe
There are very important games after Arsenal. After this game we can see what is going on for Europe.

On Arsenal
Arsenal have improved a lot, they are playing better.” Also confirms he watched their game last night
We were in the stand when Arsenal played here. The improvement (since then) is clear

On links with Arsenal before joining Arsenal
I am happy to be here. I made the right choice. I feel good here. I like the place.

On Champions League football
If we want to think about the Champions League, we have to finish fourth

Calvert-Lewin
Him and Richarlison have done a fantastic job until now

DCL and Davies New York trip
I told them - next time I want to come

Jordan Pickford
For me he is the best goalkeeper England have. I am not worried about the critics
He is the goalkeeper of the national team. Nobody is perfect. We have to accept the mistakes. Jordan is really important, he is a complete goalkeeper. In modern football you can not just ask keepers to save shots. His hands are good enough.”

Carlo on offside rule
I think when (Arsene) Wenger says something about football, he says it properly. I agree. A lot of times a manager has said something but after that you have to go to FIFA to change the rules. I hope that if the rule can change

Gomes return
“I think that knowing the people that are working here, I’m not surprised. They did a fantastic job
What they done on the pitch when he first had the injury was very important for the recovery. It’s really important for me to talk to him.
if he is confident, in my opinion he can play without a problem.”

 

[Westend Blue]

“If we want to think about the Champions League, we have to finish fourth.”

love this qoute when he was asked about a potential 5th place being champions league

 

[Disgruntledgoat]

Said interestingly that the work on the pitch when Gomes got injured was the most important part of his recovery.

 

[Lelouch]

DCL and Davies New York trip
I told them - next time I want to come

I don't know why but I find this hilarious.

 

[Jadubsee]

I think he'll start Gomes, probably alongside Schneiderlin. Must be dying to inject some quality into the middle.