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Written by Mr H on Thursday, 15 December 2011 02:17
Who is Eduardo Vargas? Good question... Ever heard of Alexis Sanchez? Well, Mr Vargas is on his way to top Mr Sanchez.
The Copa Sud America has just finished 23:00 Chile time, and Universidad de Chile are champions. A great match, none of the English hoof, but rather, all ball on the floor and pass, pass, pass. Exactly the type of game that Arsenal play. Not too many people watched the match in England, I imagine, but it was definitely a match worth watching.
I hear a lot of talk about the need for a back up for RVP, complaints about Park and Chamackh, heck even talk about Torres for twenty million quid. All of this is interesting. But, you want to know what I think is interesting? The two goals scored by Vargas on perhaps one of the biggest stages in South American football. Here is a player that knows where the back of the net is, and is able to keep his cool and slot it past the keeper.
His second goal, the goal that put La U up by three goals to nil, was truly a thing of beauty.
He comes from a country, that thanks to Marcelo Bielsa (now in La Liga), plays football the way it was meant to be played, the Arsenal way.
There was some talk of Vargas coming to Arsenal, and to be honest I would be truly happy if he did. Here is a man destined for greatness, and with the aid of Wenger, he truly can reach the greatest of heights.
His second goal saw him jink his way past many defenders, and cool like the other side of the pillow, slotted the ball past the keeper. However great the goal was as an individual effort, it was his teamwork that was most impressive. His ability to pass the ball when it needed to be passed, and then moving on into space, in fact not even moving, but ghosting into space, unnoticed, was reminiscent of our very own and one of a kind RVP.
And it's not as if he was playing against the competition that Park plays against when slotting goals in for S Korea. Here he was destroying one of the dominant teams from South American football, and no they aren't from Brazil or Argentina, or even Uruguay, but from Ecuador, who are also bringing forth some stunning talent, and all the way until giving away a stupid red card, gave La U a VERY difficult time.
I guess what I'm trying to say is this, if we miss out on this player, Eduardo Vargas, we will really be missing out on a future super star. A player who is already well versed in the Arsenal way of football, without ever having touched foot on the hallowed ground of London Colney.
Of course, all this waffle may be the consequence of one too many whiskeys!!!!
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15-Dec-2011 20:06 | | MeanLean
Given our system, it must be a little tricky to find the required talent to play that role. Players who can drop off the front, link up and score goals are probably quite expensive.
It would make sense for Arsene to buy a player who can but centrally and wide but given the different skill sets required for both positions, that could prove difficult.
Good stuff Mr H, Vargas certainly looks as if he knows where the goal is and at only 22 you would expect him to improve.
But as we know, these players are hit or miss when trying to adapt to the Premier League. I wait with baited breath.
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16-Dec-2011 08:55 | | dkgoonerIndeed ML - for every Hernandez there is a Vela. And the defending/goalkeeping in the PL is of a somewhat higher quality than some of that shown on these clips.
But there's only one way to find out ...
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16-Dec-2011 09:01 | | dkgooner - Left-back situationrichie - just noticed you weren't too impressed with my suggestion of Baines the other day.
So your solution is ...?
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16-Dec-2011 12:00 | | richie - No DKG its not that I don't rate LeightonThere's nothing wrong with LB apart from the fact we wont buy him. He's 27 would cost at least £10Mil and I can imagine a promo coming from within more than a stop gap 3 year buy, which wont be seen as a good deal (Remember our +30 rule). What I mean is if Ingasi Miguel can't handle it (and he looked OK against the Greeks) then maybe young Nicky Yennaris will get a couple of try outs while we wait for someone to recover. LB after all would only leave the toffee's if he was given 1st choice status as number one LB. Can you see that happening?
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16-Dec-2011 12:11 | | Gabby - Good stuff...I think Vargas could be the real deal...I jst wish La Prof takes note of him...
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16-Dec-2011 12:17 | | bargus - eduardo vargasProf now better. Arsenal now is the most interesting team in Europe after barca. Barca is already packed with quality players so everybody is waiting for arsene voice. City is also packed. MU is declining while Liverpool and Tottnham are not so intersting. Whoever comes to Arsenal normaly has a great opportunity to become world class player. So if arsene opens his mouth i think either this guy or podolski will be coming to Arsenal.
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16-Dec-2011 17:46 | | Chris Doyle - Torres for ArsenalTorres is going to Join Arsenal !!!!!!!. Our Professor (AW) will help remodel this device and World is going to see a New Star Born (New Goooner Torres) ;)
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17-Dec-2011 07:39 | | Tony - Torres wld be perfect.I have been wondering about the Torres possibities since the rumours that chelsea may decide to cut their loses. wouldn'd mind seeing him(Torres) in an Arsenal shirt myself, but the question still remains; will he be content to play in RVP's shadow?..not to mention his wage.
But all that aside, he is(was?) a great player, pl experienced, cup tied?(cant remember)...will be a great buy at 20m.
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17-Dec-2011 07:39 | | Tony - Torres wld be perfect.I have been wondering about the Torres possibities since the rumours that chelsea may decide to cut their loses. wouldn'd mind seeing him(Torres) in an Arsenal shirt myself, but the question still remains; will he be content to play in RVP's shadow?..not to mention his wage.
But all that aside, he is(was?) a great player, pl experienced, cup tied?(cant remember)...will be a great buy at 20m.
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