da bet nacional： As quoted by The Evening Standard, Mikel Arteta has talked up Alexandre Lacazette despite the striker’s largely indifferent campaign.
What did he say?
da bet vitoria： The Frenchman has struggled for form and consistency this season, netting just six times in 17 games across all competitions despite playing in the centre-forward role. In contrast, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has been shifted out wide at times, has still managed to score on 15 occasions.
However, whilst Arteta has acknowledged Lacazette should have perhaps done better with his finishing against Manchester United on New Year’s Day, he praised his overall game and style of play.
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He said: “He had the chances to put away (against United). He has been really helpful in giving us a lot of options. He makes his team-mates better, that’s one of the biggest qualities. As well, every time he is in front of goal normally he is so clinical. I am disappointed that he hasn’t been rewarded with all the work he has done in the last three games because he could have scored three or four goals easily. But the goal will come for him naturally because he is a natural finisher.
“Does he just need one to go in anyhow? Exactly. And maybe a little bit fresher legs will help as well.”
Selfless
Lacazette’s performance against United rather epitomised his entire campaign thus far. Plenty of graft and hard work to help his team, but very little personal reward to go with it. As per Sofascore, the France international made two tackles and won eight total duels, but couldn’t convert any of his three attempts on goal.
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But if he continues to buy into the work ethic and commitment demanded by the recently-appointed Arteta, then the importance of his goals may even become secondary. As long as the likes of Aubameyang and his other teammates continue to fire, the 28-year-old can simply help in facilitating their games and making them better as the Gunners head coach says.
Meanwhile, Arsenal fans have hailed this man’s display in the victory against Manchester United.