It’s always said that Arsenal lack ‘fight’ whenever they come away with a defeat from an away trip to a bottom half of the table side, on the receiving end of a few kicks. It’s become a vicious circle. Some teams don’t turn up to play football and just look to frustrate the Gunners. They foul away and try and disrupt the flow of the Gunners’ game. It’d be difficult for any side to play football against a team whose main aim is not to try and score, but to stop the other side playing their stuff.
That this happens so often to Arsenal must at least partly account for their lack of success over the last few years. It’s led to calls from fans and pundits alike, asking Arsene Wenger to bulk up the midfield, add a little competitive spark and bring a little ‘fight’ back to the proceedings. The truth is, technique can only get you so far. But what about a player that can combine both technique and creative spark?
What’s interesting about the video below, is that it provides evidence of Real Madrid midfielder, Nuri Sahin’s competitive streak. Check out the section of the clip between 01.00 – 01.30. No, he’s not a ball-winning midfielder. But he’s clearly not afraid to stick a foot to try and win it where possible.
I’m not trying to make out that Sahin’s a midfielder in Paul Scholes’ image (probably one of the best all-round midfielders of all time) but it’s heartening that he’s got this side to his game. Arsenal fans love to see Rosicky snapping into tackles and competing for 50-50s. They’ll get this with Sahin. But, naturally they’ll get so much more. (The Independent say the Emirates is Sahin’s ‘prefered desitnation’)
Of course, what’ll get Arsenal fans really excited is the 23-year-old’s ability on the ball. He’s so assured on the ball and he always seems to be able to work the ball into space (much like Cesc Fabregas) and use his balance to weasel his way out of tight situations. Given that he can pass as well as just about anybody in football, it’s hard to find a weakness in his game. And given his age, he’s only going to get better.
Who knows how good he’ll be if he gets regular game time up until he’s 26. He wont get that at Real Madrid. He would at Arsenal.
That’s why I hope Arsenal are attempting to negotiate an option to buy at the end of the season-loan deal that they’re looking increasingly more likely to secure. There’s no doubting his talent and if he does have a good season his price-tag will bulge out of Arsenal’s range. So now’s the right time to strike a deal. Let’s hope Arsene pulls it off.
What’s your take? Should Arsenal look to sign Sahin on a permanent basis?
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Sign in permanently not on loan. But if loan with option to buy then that’s good for Arsenal.
Let’s get both Santi and Sahin dusted and done with. Arsenal should confirm their signings latest next week before they are off to Germany ‘for their annual retreat’ and the friendly with Koln!
Pls. Prof. Sign this guy on permanent deal.
I’ve watched Nuri since he was still in Dortmund b, he oozes the class and control of someone much older. very much a xabi alonso type player, and would be excellent in our engine room.
Paul Scholes being ‘probably one of the best all rounders of all-time’, really? Scholes was, and still is, an outstanding passer ,but couldn’t tackle to save his life.
I agree with your sentiments re Sahin,which is th main point of the article but must correct ou re Scholes.His tackling is appalling and he would be vilified if he did not play for man U as a very dirty player a la Joey zbarton( without e temper). He is. Great attacking midfielder bu I hope Dahin ha a better all- round game
Well for me sahin is a great player who is very confident with when he is in the pitch.but issue here is for wenger to try and seal his loan deal before man.u comes in with their mega-money.
Sahin is a good player who can help our mildfield pls wenger get him for ur.
Arsnl shld get santi first den sahin wil be gud 4 a loan becos whn wilshere gets bk 2 ful fitness we wnt nid him bt i stil wonder where wenger plans 2 play him i mean santi dnt think is wings
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We need to put in an offer for Sahin as I see Man U are also reportedly interested in him but not on loan. As he has been linked with us for the past few days Wenger should get working on putting in an offer. As Mourinho has already stated he can leave if an offer comes in, so why not go for it. I know Diaby is supposed to be fit but we all know we won’t get many games out of him & as Wilshere won’t be back before October at the earliest we need to strengthen if we are to challenge for four trophies this season.
He’s a very gud player.i’ve known him since he was wit dortmund.very gud passer of the ball.
He’s a very gud player.very gud passer of the ball.
He’s a very gud player.very gud passer of the ball.wenger should’nt joke around get sahin and carzola
.very gud passer of the ball.wenger should’nt joke around get sahin and carzola
So, is he a good player?
Mr prof should sign him on a permanent basis after the long loan.