Topics include Takehiro Tomiyasu's performance against Germany, Nicolas Pepe's departure, Arsenal Women's defeat, Ben White's exclusion from the England squad, Tommy Asu's versatility, disappointment in Arsenal Women's Champions League qualifying, analyzing Pepe's struggles, speculation on a player's future, trading thrilling moments, the dilemma of reporting injury news, and the launch of a new website.
Cedric is likely to remain at Arsenal as a backup option rather than being released as a free agent.
The upcoming game against Everton could be challenging for Arsenal due to their past unpredictability and good record against Arsenal at Goodison Park.
Transfer fees impact the club's finances and ability to reinvest in the squad, which ultimately affects fans' hopes for the team's success.
Deep dives
Cedric's Future
It is likely that Cedric will remain at the club as a backup option and potentially be used in cup games or as a substitute in certain situations. Arsenal may prefer to keep him as a squad player rather than paying him off and allowing him to leave as a free agent.
Arsenal vs Everton
The upcoming game against Everton could be a potential banana skin for Arsenal. While Everton have been struggling, they have a good record against Arsenal at Goodison Park, and past encounters have been unpredictable. Arsenal should be favorites on paper to win the game, but the history between the two teams suggests it could be a challenging match.
Transfer Fees
While transfer fees may not directly affect fans, they have implications for the club's finances and ability to reinvest in the squad. The more money the club receives from player sales, the more it can spend on new signings. Fans care about transfer fees because it impacts the club's ability to strengthen the team and achieve success.
Conceding Early Goals
Trading early conceded goals for late winners is a hypothetical scenario. In reality, fans would prefer to avoid conceding early goals altogether, as it can lead to unnecessary pressure and difficulty in games. While dramatic late winners are exciting, it is more preferable to have a solid defensive performance from the start of the match.
Personalized Touches in Player Recruitment
Players and managers often engage in personalized touches during the player recruitment process. These gestures can make a significant impact on a player's decision to join a club. For example, it has been reported that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu visited a player's house during the recruitment process. Additionally, there have been instances of managers visiting players to congratulate them on personal milestones. These personal touches help players feel welcomed and valued by the club, and they can potentially sway a player's decision towards joining or staying with a particular team.
Leaking of Team News
The leaking of team news ahead of matches has become more prevalent, particularly due to the rise of fantasy football culture and the increasing interest in knowing the starting lineups. While it is an issue the club would likely prefer to avoid, preventing the leakage of team news can be challenging. Despite manager Mikel Arteta's preference for keeping things in-house, it is challenging to control the dissemination of such information. However, the club may employ measures to limit the exposure of team news, especially when it comes to critical games or injuries.
In this Interlull episode we chat about some of the football that has taken place, not least Takehiro Tomiyasu's excellent performance against Germany and what his role might be for the season ahead. We also discuss Nicolas Pepe's Arsenal career after his departure was confirmed over the weekend, with yet another contract termination, and there's disappointing news after Arsenal Women's defeat at the weekend. We also have questions about Laurent Koscielny, Cedric, leaking team news, conceding early v scoring late, a player ratings game, and lots more.
