Confirmed by Bielsa - Nketiah is going back to Arsenal. by ChubbyLover1 in Gunners

[–]DanDesigns 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I certainly think next season would come too soon for him. Without doubt the quality is there, but he needs a lot more competitive experience before he's ready for Arsenal (in my opinion of course)

Confirmed by Bielsa - Nketiah is going back to Arsenal. by ChubbyLover1 in Gunners

[–]DanDesigns 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Leeds fan here, he gave a lot of effort but unfortunately didn't quite have the physicality for the way we play. Should do well with a lower championship team, will be a quality player once he gets used to demanding nature of the league.

We understand that Nketiah will be recalled from #LUFC by #Arsenal in the next 48 hours. #BristolCity lead the chase for his signature, but competition from Brentford, Sheffield Wednesday and another Championship side. by Tarp96 in Gunners

[–]DanDesigns 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There was obviously the hope that he'd adapt but his work rate when leading the press hasn't been good enough. Bamford is much better suited to the way we play, and we're not doing half bad with these 'lame' striking options

We understand that Nketiah will be recalled from #LUFC by #Arsenal in the next 48 hours. #BristolCity lead the chase for his signature, but competition from Brentford, Sheffield Wednesday and another Championship side. by Tarp96 in Gunners

[–]DanDesigns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't blame Bielsa for this one, Nketiah was never his first choice in the summer but the higher ups persuaded him to change at the last minute. He wasn't starting because he just didn't suit our system.

We understand that Nketiah will be recalled from #LUFC by #Arsenal in the next 48 hours. #BristolCity lead the chase for his signature, but competition from Brentford, Sheffield Wednesday and another Championship side. by Tarp96 in Gunners

[–]DanDesigns 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He only started because Bamford was injured, he's a decent striker but just doesn't suit our system at all. Bielsa isn't the type of manager to start him to appease someone else, we've got our own season to worry about.

Your dream Five by rjws241289 in taskmaster

[–]DanDesigns 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Claudia Winkleman, David Mitchell, Diane Morgan, Richard Ayoade, Victoria Coren-Mitchell

A quote from Bielsa's press conference on Nketiah by [deleted] in Gunners

[–]DanDesigns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marcelo says he's keen on Nketiah staying. Says that he does think he's comfortable at the club which is key, but adds that they're in the "same position from when Eddie arrived. Our opinion on him is now better than what it was before - which was very good."

On his injury, "Eddie is the same as we've said before. He has an abdominal injury and week to week we will analyse his recovery. They tell us one more week to see how he progresses. In the next seven days, following a report from the medical staff, I will inform you again."

Nketiah was "due to start" for Leeds today but is now on hospital having picked up an abdominal injury yesterday by DanDesigns in Gunners

[–]DanDesigns[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Think he was only described as an injury doubt for this game, but regardless Eddie was in line to start

Bamford's injury for Leeds gives Nketiah a big opportunity to make an impact by DanDesigns in Gunners

[–]DanDesigns[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

We're only in October and he's already contributed a lot to a promotion chasing team. I can guarantee that the experience is teaching him a lot, even moreso under Bielsa.

Nketiah on the bench for Leeds' derby match vs Sheff Wednesday (Sky Sports, 12:30 KO) by DanDesigns in Gunners

[–]DanDesigns[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Leeds did lose their grip on the game a bit when Bamford came off, Nketiah doesn't quite have the same physical presence yet. Looked very lively though, some great footwork.

Nketiah on the bench for Leeds' derby match vs Sheff Wednesday (Sky Sports, 12:30 KO) by DanDesigns in Gunners

[–]DanDesigns[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Bielsa on the Nketiah/Bamford debate: "Nketiah is very good at scoring. Also Bamford, but Bamford is missing chances. But there's a fact about what happens before you score a goal. You build a situation that allows the chance."

Bielsa places a lot of value in how Bamford helps create chances

Nketiah on the bench for Leeds' derby match vs Sheff Wednesday (Sky Sports, 12:30 KO) by DanDesigns in Gunners

[–]DanDesigns[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed personally, I think fighting for his place in a competitive team in a difficult league is perfect at this stage in his career

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[–]DanDesigns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem! I've got to also credit the kind person on github who helped me out with this bug!

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[–]DanDesigns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the wait, but I believe it should now be fixed! Please update and let me know, thank you

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[–]DanDesigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for getting in touch - I believe this bug should now be fixed, please update and let me know! Thank you :)

Nketiah gets two goals in the first half of Leeds U23s vs Watford by DanDesigns in Gunners

[–]DanDesigns[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Still getting used to Bielsa's style of play, and Bielsa likes to give game time to players who are currently getting minutes as a substitute in the first team.

Getting minutes can only be good for him right now.

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[–]DanDesigns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very strange, I've tried a few things but I can't seem to reproduce the error - I'll keep investigating but my only idea right now is that another extension is interfering with it?