Hector Bellerin (Arsenal defence)
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Hector Bellerin (Arsenal defence)
Any Arsenal fans here to shed light on his starting chances?
Surely he's better than Debuchy now and worthy of a regular first team place?
5.5mil saves a handy 0.5 on Koscielny and if Bellerin starts he's the more likely to earn attacking points anyway IMO
Surely he's better than Debuchy now and worthy of a regular first team place?
5.5mil saves a handy 0.5 on Koscielny and if Bellerin starts he's the more likely to earn attacking points anyway IMO
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Yeah, he's probably better than Debuchy but will still be rested at times.
I'd go Merte over Bell personally.
I'd go Merte over Bell personally.
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Merte place not under threat from Gabriel?
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Re: Hector Bellerin (Arsenal defence)
Bellerin is first choice and probably the only one alongside Kos guaranteed a spot in defence.
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That was my thinking, especially from GW1-4 Bellerin surely isn't a rotation/rest risk?
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Part of the reason being that a CB is much less likely to play a part game than a RB as well so although you want your 5.5mil player to be nailed on, prob worth considering.
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Bell is first choice but not nailed on - there's a difference. He won't start every game in the way that someone like Ivanovic probably will.
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I prefer Bellerin to many other 5.5mil options
- Clyne/Skrtel tough away games I expect them to concede goals
- Kolarov/Clichy impossible to call
- Darmian, Jones or Shaw may do well but I'd like to see a settled back 4 and system first
- Mertesacker, Monreal, Gibbs rotation issue
- Clyne/Skrtel tough away games I expect them to concede goals
- Kolarov/Clichy impossible to call
- Darmian, Jones or Shaw may do well but I'd like to see a settled back 4 and system first
- Mertesacker, Monreal, Gibbs rotation issue
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Bellerin is a great player, but the potential to lose a bit of game time here and there is my issue. I expect he is first choice, but as mentioned that doesn't necessarily translate as nailed. Exactly the same scenario with Mert.
I genuinely think it's worth finding the extra money for Koscielny; virtually undroppable when fit, bonus point magnet, and a good attacking threat. Was one of the first names on my team sheet.
I genuinely think it's worth finding the extra money for Koscielny; virtually undroppable when fit, bonus point magnet, and a good attacking threat. Was one of the first names on my team sheet.
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My only worry with Kos is that he picks up injuries easily, 2200ish minute average for the last 3 seasons.
However, he is fit now and is nailed on admittedly. Not sure where I can find the extra 0.5m that's all
However, he is fit now and is nailed on admittedly. Not sure where I can find the extra 0.5m that's all
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This is true. Although I guess at 6m it opens up plenty of options for a potential replacement should he pull up again.The Toon Man wrote:My only worry with Kos is that he picks up injuries easily, 2200ish minute average for the last 3 seasons.
However, he is fit now and is nailed on admittedly. Not sure where I can find the extra 0.5m that's all
I share your frustrations with the finance though; it's crazy how difficult it can be to free up such a relatively insignificant amount!
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after bellerin's last season i would say hes likely to play more than debuchy, but when did wenger last have to choose vs bellerin and debuchy at the same fitness level?? hopefully we see the strongest arsenala and chelsea lineup at the community shield though.
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Agree with this. I like Bellerin but not sure he will start all the time, I think Debuchy will attract selection at times.Notned wrote:Bellerin is a great player, but the potential to lose a bit of game time here and there is my issue. I expect he is first choice, but as mentioned that doesn't necessarily translate as nailed. Exactly the same scenario with Mert.
I genuinely think it's worth finding the extra money for Koscielny; virtually undroppable when fit, bonus point magnet, and a good attacking threat. Was one of the first names on my team sheet.
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Id be careful with Bellerin, hes still young and Wenger wont play him every game. And is he really that much better than Debuchy? I kinda fear he might even be taken out of the limelight from time to time, much like Chambers was last season when everyone was fit.
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I believe Bellerin is the first choice and I don't see any reason to rest him at least until fixture congestion in 2016. But It would still be best to see first PL game to confirm he is indeed a first choice.
Monreal is the safest 5.5 defender imo .
Monreal is the safest 5.5 defender imo .
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Yes, I had Bellerin in my initial draft, but now i've taken Bosscielny instead. Both Bellerin and Debuchy have started two pre season games each, Bellerin will be rotated with Debuchy I think, he has far more experience and defensively I think he comes out on top! The competition for positions in defence is quite good overall though, Cech and Kos are the only certainty's, Debuchy and Gibbs will have to push on to get their spots back and I think Gabriel and even Chambers will push Per for the other CB spot.
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If you want defensive points from Arsenal go for Chech, Nobody in defence seems nailed on.
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I'd say Koscielny is pretty nailed on, however The Toon Man makes a good point about his injury record
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Another problem with Bellerin is that he is not type of the player "if he doesn't start, he won't come on". You can expect 1min cameo appearance everytime, thus killing your first sub
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Re: Hector Bellerin (Arsenal defence)
He played 17 games plus 3 as sub in prem last season, once he had the shirt kept it, Wenger has a habit of bringing on a FB when he wants to kill a game, quickest player at club probably best crosser at club, there are a fair few players lot more risky, to me he is a probably will start most gamesIsalla wrote:Another problem with Bellerin is that he is not type of the player "if he doesn't start, he won't come on". You can expect 1min cameo appearance everytime, thus killing your first sub
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I think Bellerin is fools gold. Debuchy is a top right back and is more than capable of winning his spot back. Monreal is more nailed on than Bellerin. Koscielny or nothing for me.
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My point exactly, so you're better off with Merte (or Cech).Isalla wrote:Another problem with Bellerin is that he is not type of the player "if he doesn't start, he won't come on". You can expect 1min cameo appearance everytime, thus killing your first sub
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