Official: Arsenal have confirmed they have submitted a request to the Premier League to postpone Sunday's match against Tottenham.
Arsenal said the club were very reluctant to take that step, but due to the pandemic, injuries and national team draws, the team now has a lot of players who are unable to play.
As of the time of writing, the Premier League has not yet determined whether this game can be carried out normally, but it is estimated that there will be results soon, and many people may have official results when they see the news.
But let's take the time to talk about it.
According to Premier League rules, as long as a team has 14 players (13 non-goalkeeper players + 1 goalkeeper), it must fulfill the schedule, although Arsenal now only have 12 players available, including two goalkeepers.
As things stand, let's take a look at the players who are missing.
Africa Cup of Nations: Aubameyang, Thomas, Pepe, Ernenni
Injuries against Liverpool: Cedric, Saka, Chambers and Tierney (discomfort in the last three-man game)
Relatively long-term injuries: Kenyo Fuan, Lowey, Kolasinac
Suspension: Xhaka
Confirmed COVID-19: Erdegaard
Recent loan players: Niles, Barlogon
That said, Arsenal currently have 11 players available: Rumsdale, Gabriel, Holden, Mali, Tavares, White, Lokunga, Patineau, Lacazette, Nketiah, Martinelli, Leno can also play, but the rule is 13 non-goalkeeper players plus a goalkeeper, and no matter how many are counted.
As for the so-called "non-goalkeeper position player", the criterion refers to players who have played in the first team (but not the FA Cup).
So now the problem is focused on Saka, Chambers and Tierney, especially Chambers and Tierney have played the last game against Liverpool, it is difficult to say whether they are "physically ill", if the brother is determined to be physically unaffected, Arsenal will have to play in the derby.
Furthermore, another point of contention is that Arsenal, which has only one covid-19 case, took the initiative to rent Out Niles and Barogon this week, and there seems to be no precedent if the game is postponed.
In short, when you see this news, you may not need to analyze it anymore, but still understand the background, if this game is postponed, then of course it can be understood, if this game is required to proceed normally, then at least everyone understands why.
Tottenham hottested Arsenal's request to postpone the North London derby, believing their nemesis were using the rules to postpone the game as several of Arsenal's best players were now unable to play.
It's okay to use the rules to postpone the game, as long as it does meet the rules, wait for the result.
In fact, Tottenham Hotspur also has injuries, I want to say that arsenal's situation is indeed serious, but less than a last resort, it is estimated that the team is not willing to postpone the game, this thing is not good for anyone, who dares to say when to arrange the derby later? It's just that Arsenal really has almost no one available...
Aubameyang missed Gabon against Ghana due to a CAF scan showing a "suspected heart problem", although Gabon has assured arsenal medical team that Aubameyang has no problems at the moment. The Gabon boss later said Aubameyang later confirmed there were no heart problems.
In addition, Aubameyang has recovered from the new crown and resumed full training.
Oba has just recovered from the new crown and recently resumed training, but this "Arsenal" he did not enter the big list, saying that he was suspected of having a heart problem, but at present it seems to be a false alarm, nothing...
It's also interesting to talk about this game, there was a big fight after the game, because Gabon did not pay attention to the injured Ghanaian player after getting the ball in the last moment of the game, did not return the ball, but directly took the ball to equalize... There was a clash between the two sides after the match...
Such an African Cup of Nations hopes to end as soon as possible, and hope that everyone can return safely...
Edwards scored and Arsenal U23 drew 1-1 with West Ham in the Premier League reserves.
Arsenal starters: Hine, Norton Coope, Walters, Ogenberg, Avi, Lopez, Henry Francis, Aquinola, Ideho, Flores, Edwards.
Bieles doesn't know where to go (probably also in the first team), and other players such as Hutchinson, Salah Edin and Pattino are expected to be preparing for the first team, just in case, Raykic is going to play the Africa Cup of Nations, Barlogon is on loan...
Goal Brazil said Arsenal had informally asked about Diego Costa, but so far the Gunners had not submitted an official offer to Costa.
Costa, 33, has just terminated his contract with Atletico Mineiro, and he is now a free agent.
Putting aside the previous hostile stance, Costa did perform well in the Premier League, but that was then, not necessarily now...
And the beam between Costa and gun fans has long been formed, even if this is a possibility in theory, I am afraid it is difficult to envision...
In fact, it is just an unreliable rumor, and there is nothing to say for the time being.
Sky Sports journalist KS said of Wijnaldum: "I'm still very sure Wijnaldum wants to return to the Premier League and I'm very sure he wants to play for Arsenal. Arsenal are the top club in Wijnaldum's list of teams they want to play for. ”
In fact, so far all the rumors about Wijnaldum and Arsenal are almost all told by this reporter, although KS's sources are OK, but there is no authoritative report on Arsenal's operation of Wijnaldum for the time being.
Let's wait. In fact, anything can happen in the last 10 days, and it often happens quickly.
Florence CEO Barone said of Vlahović: "We have talked about Vlahović, our words are clear, but he doesn't want to talk about it now and doesn't want to negotiate. We will assess the next progress, but at the moment Florence have not received an offer and if Arsenal submits an offer, we will consider it. ”
In fact, the comprehensive news and the remarks of the Florentine executives, at present, Purple Lily is willing to sell in January, and the problem now is that Vlahović himself does not want to transfer in January, or at least not so want to join Arsenal.
According to Roma Sports, Vlahović's agent has stopped communicating with Fiorentina and the Purple Lily are willing to sell the striker immediately, but Vlahovic's goal may be to move freely after the contract expires.
Vlahović's agent was reluctant to even sit down to hear any offers, the player himself did not express any position on his future, and Fiorentina are now fearing that the Serbian will leave the squad on a free transfer after the contract expires in 2023.
I don't think I can wait for the summer of 2023, and I should transfer by this summer at the latest.
However, this Vlahovich and his agent this spectrum is quite large, after watching so many years of transfers, there are really very few people who don't even want to negotiate like this, not to mention that he has not yet reached the level of no one in sight...
However, objectively speaking, players have the right to make their own choices, and there is no need to speak harshly to him, so if it is not possible, change the target.
Of course, there is positive news, but it is not a reliable media report.
According to the Italian media Republic newspaper, Arsenal have offered Vlahović for 70 million euros, and the Fiorentina president is ready to let the striker go.
It has not been heard before that Arsenal has submitted an offer, but so far, on the whole, Arsenal should not have submitted an offer.
One day without convincing Vlahovic to join, the offer is meaningless, now it is easier to watch the Fiorentina level...
The Sun's CW news said Vlahović will stay in Fiorentina as clubs struggle to meet their £58m asking price.
Because it is not reliable information, I will not go into details.
My personal opinion is that there is no need to be too optimistic or too pessimistic now, this deal has neither been reached nor has it yet been solved, and there may be a reversal at any time, so continue to wait.
Good meal is not afraid of late, Vlahovich is indeed a very powerful young talent, the ancients and three Gu Maolu, the introduction of talent is never easy, so there is no need to be dissatisfied with his current attitude, maybe one day really joined, and it is another statement, this is professional football.
Marca newspaper, Tillemans's contract expires in 2023, and so far Leicester City has not agreed with the midfielder on a contract extension, if the situation does not improve, Fox City may choose to sell this summer, and Arsenal is one of the clubs interested in Tillemans.
Ahead of Leicester City's game against Burnley, Rodgers was also asked about Tillemans, and it looks like Leicester City manager also knows he may have a hard time keeping the Belgian.
Rogers said: "You always need to be prepared for losing some players, that's the key, you always have to look ahead, it's important.
Tillemans has reached a stage where he is required to consider all his options in terms of age and contract duration and I hope it is natural that he will choose to stay at Leicester City, but I also understand that footballers have a short career. ”
Looking at this meaning, Rodgers really does not have the certainty of Tillemans, so Arsenal's plan is to loan a midfield emergency in the winter and then pursue the long-term goal of Tillemans in the summer.
But I can't say for sure now, so let's take a look.