Innovation in terms of tactics or style of play continues to be carried out by the Spanish manager, Unai Emery at Arsenal. After winning their first win last weekend against West Ham United in the Premier League, the Gunners will soon play a fourth week against Cardiff City at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday, 2 September 2018 at 7:30 p.m. WIB.
Mesut Ozil who was absent due to illness last weekend was allegedly ready to play against Cardiff coach Neil Warnock. Emery has also prepared two play plans for him, with two different playing roles, namely as a right-wing striker and also his original position, the attacking midfielder behind the attacker
The role of the playmaker who supports the striker's movement will still be carried out. However, if faced with a different situation, Emery admitted that he could play Ozil on the left side of the opponent's defense and he could develop the game from there. Ozil agreed to play in these two different roles.
"I have talked to him about the best playing position in the match, and I know he can play on the right and also number 10, and he wants me to use them in both positions. Mesut in his career played as number 10 and also played on the right side, "explained Emery,
"When he played in Spain (with Real Madrid), I remember in many games he played on the right side. Its quality plays between the offensive and midfield lines. I like the possibility of having players who can play in different positions. So, we will continue, "he continued.
Finally, Emery wants all of his players, not just Ozil, to improve his defensive abilities until the team's solid defense is collectively in that phase.
"Our demands are very high, very great, but I want to ask every player, every day, to give us even better things. Not only Mesut, but also the team, squad. We must continue to encourage and have ambitions, as well as a strong desire to grow every day, "Emery concluded.
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