Eze’s limited role under Mikel Arteta suggests he may not be used as a free, game-changing creator at Arsenal. Punters should be cautious backing Eze for anytime goalscorer or top assister; consider betting on Arsenal team markets (match result or under/over) or favour Martin Ødegaard for goal involvement if he starts. Always check the confirmed lineup before placing player-specific bets.
Eberechi Eze’s Arsenal Struggle: Can He Find a Role?
Eberechi Eze has struggled to nail down a regular starting place at Arsenal since joining for £67.5m from Crystal Palace. Despite an encouraging display in the Champions League finale, where he helped the side to a 3-2 win over Kairat Almaty, consistent first-team minutes have been hard to come by.
Arteta’s System vs Individual Freedom
Arsenal’s head coach follows a disciplined, Pep-influenced methodology that prioritises collective structure and adherence to tactical processes. That environment can stifle the roaming, instinctive style Eze thrived on at Palace, making it unlikely he’ll be granted the full creative licence some fans expect.
Where Eze Fits — And Where He Doesn’t
Pundits have pointed out moments from recent matches that underline the tactical mismatch: goals from wide or late-arriving attackers illustrated spaces an expressive No.10 could exploit, yet Arsenal’s system often asks playmakers to maintain positional discipline. If the team is set up to prioritise system over the maverick, Eze may be asked to modify his game or operate in more restricted areas.
Selection Pressure and Tactical Compromises
The coaching staff faces a decision: adapt the system to deploy Eze as a freer creator, or ask him to conform to a more rigid role that complements the collective plan. Either route carries risk — altering the system could disrupt balance, while restricting Eze could limit his impact and value as a starter.
Betting Outlook
Given the uncertainty over Eze’s minutes and role, bettors should be wary of player-specific markets for him (anytime scorer, top assister) until consistent starts are confirmed.
More prudent options: back Arsenal in match markets that reflect their tactical control, consider over/under team goals depending on opponents, or favour established set-piece/penalty takers and central creators like Martin Ødegaard for goal-involvement bets if the lineup confirms them starting. Always check the confirmed XI before staking on player props.
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