Mesut Ozil has a good partner
In 4 seasons competing in the Premier League, Mesut Ozil has created 390 scoring opportunities for his teammates. No player has a better record than the German midfielder. However, Arsenal have only scored 42 goals from Ozil's chances.
In the 2016-17 season, Arsenal's scoring pressure was on Alexis Sanchez's shoulders. Last season, Ozil was the top assist leader in the league with 19 goals. This number could be even higher if Olivier Giroud had not "failed to score" in 15 matches from January to May 2016.
Lacazette has always scored over 20 goals per season in the last 3 seasons in Ligue 1. Meanwhile, Giroud has never reached that milestone after 5 years of fighting in the Premier League.
For a good playmaker like Ozil, he needs a striker who can convert as many of his passes into goals as possible. Lacazette is perhaps a suitable choice as the striker's conversion rate of team-based opportunities in the 3 seasons 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016 2017 is 34.6%, 23.3% and 39.1%, respectively.
According to Walcott, it is difficult to get a starting position
Walcott is the player who has been with coach Arsene Wenger for the longest time since the "Three Lions" arrived at Arsenal. However, since the team switched to a 3-4-2-1 formation at the end of last season, the English striker's chances of playing have been declining.
Walcott's most suitable position is on the right wing despite showing his desire to play as a striker. His speed will eliminate the opponent's defense. In addition, he actively moved to regain the ball.
However, in the 3-4-2-1 formation, Walcott is unlikely to be a winger or one of the three highest positions in the attack. This possibility is further reduced with the appearance of the striker transferred from Lyon.
Xhaka's ability to launch attacks is enhanced
In addition to Ozil, the Swiss midfielder also benefited greatly when Lacazette arrived at Arsenal. In the 2016-2017 season, Lyon was the team with the most passes in Europe's top five European National Championship (157 times). Lacazette are often the destination of those dangerous passes.
Granit Xhaka gradually asserted himself at the end of last season in Arsenal's 3-4-2-1 formation. His sharp passing ability has been recognized. Along with that, Xhaka is the player with the third most deposits at Arsenal last season, after Sanchez and Ozil.
The presence of Lacazette at Emirates Stadium will help maximize the possibility of participating in Xhaka's attacks.
Atletico Madrid regrets
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has not lifted the transfer ban on Atletico Madrid.This team could not sign any players until January 2018.Therefore, they cannot participate in the race for Alexander Lacazette's signature.Coach Diego Simeone's failure means that coach Arsene Wenger will benefit.
Romelu Lukaku is full of opportunities to return to Chelsea
Sandro Ramirez just arrived at Everton from Malaga yesterday (July 3), but can he replace Romelu Lukaku to take on the task of scoring in the blue half of Merseyside? The Belgian striker is in talks with Chelsea. If this deal happens, coach Ronald Koeman could consider Olivier Giroud as a replacement for Lukaku.
Lacazette's move to Arsenal could create a domino effect in the transfer market. His presence at the Emirates will see Giroud leave. Once Giroud arrived at Everton, the probability of Lukaku returning to his former club was even higher.
Nabil Fekir lost a good teammate
Lyon players will be forced to adapt to the situation where the team no longer has Lacazette in the squad. Replacing a key striker within 3 years is not an easy task for any team.
A Lyon captain like Nabil Fekir will lose a striker who can convert the chances he creates into goals. Memphis Depay or Maxwell Cornet may step up to Lacazette's position in the new season.
However, this summer, Lyon also sold Corentin Tolissso to Bayern Munich. Maxime Gonalons is on his way to AS Roma. They are all important figures in their midfield. Therefore, Lyon will need to fill the gap left by these players before the 2017-20 season starts.
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