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da leao： They may have got obliterated by Leo Messi and Barcelona last night, but Arsenal are still in the hunt for the Premiership title and are currently three points behind leaders Chelsea. But Arsenal have suffered injuries to key players like Cesc Fabregas, Andrei Arshavin and William Gallas in the last week, which has dented their title hopes and robbed them of some of their creativity, particularly in midfield.
One player whom I believe is the key to Arsenal’s success for the remainder of the season is Samir Nasri. Before Tuesday’s game against Barcelona, Arsene Wenger tipped Nasri as the man to fill the void left by Fabregas and run the game in the place of the Arsenal captain. Wenger said:
“Nasri will of course be important because he will lead our game.
I have to find a good balance in the side to make life difficult for Barcelona. But of course Nasri is one of the players who can create.”
Unfortunately for Nasri and Arsenal, the French international failed to make an impact in last night’s game. He didn’t do anything wrong, but couldn’t really get into the game in his role just behind the front three of Bendtner, Rosicky and Walcott. But that doesn’t mean Nasri cannot play a big part in Arsenal’s push for the Premiership title. He is now Arsenal’s key creative talent in midfield and they will need him in their final five games. Now is the time for Nasri to live up to the “new Zidane” tag heaped on him as a youngster and repay the faith that Wenger showed when he spent £13 million on him in 2008.
Nasri and Fabregas are two completely different players for Arsenal. Fabregas is a great leader who inspires his teammates, is composed and can single handedly destroy opponents. Nasri is more erratic and unpredictable: he is capable of moments of sublime brilliance, as I’m sure anyone who saw his great solo effort against Porto can testify to, but needs produce more consistently for Arsenal.
This season, Nasri has played in 29 games for Arsenal in all competitions, scoring 5 goals and weighing in with 2 assists, compared to Fabregas’ 19 goals and 16 assists in 35 games. The stats don’t do Nasri any justice though, as he has been in fine form for Arsenal, particularly in the second half of the season.
Nasri is more of an all-rounder than Fabregas, as his versatility allows him to play on either wing or in the centre of midfield and he has played in a multitude of positions for Arsenal this season. He is quick, an excellent crosser of the ball and his dribbling skills are breathtaking at times. The Frenchman is capable of that bit of magic that can win games, can orchestrate the play and although not as consistent as Fabregas, is an excellent player.
At 22 years old, the only way that Nasri can go is up and Fabregas’ injury gives him that chance to impress Wenger and cement his place in the Arsenal side. His maturity, ability and confidence will be put to the test and thrust into the spotlight, but I believe Nasri is up to the challenge.
After last night’s game, Wenger admitted there are areas of his team that needed strengthening and how he is looking to bring in new players. Let’s just hope that Nasri can deliver and persuade Wenger to leave the midfield alone, as with Nasri, Fabregas and Song, Arsenal have a young core that can be successful for a number of years.
What do you think – can Nasri fill the void left by Fabregas and be the key man for them in their push for Premier League glory?
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