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Emmanuel Petit Questions Why Arsenal Chose Watkins Over Isak or Osimhen
Emmanuel Petit, the former Arsenal midfielder, has raised eyebrows over the Gunners’ decision to focus on signing Ollie Watkins instead of pursuing more established strikers like Alexander Isak or Victor Osimhen this January.
Recent reports revealed that Arsenal made a £60million bid for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, but Villa swiftly rejected the offer. Petit, however, believes that the Gunners should have prioritized Isak or Osimhen over Watkins, who he described as more of a backup option.
Arsenal has been grappling with inconsistent finishing in the final third, a key area where they have struggled to find the back of the net. This has led to speculation about potential signings to boost their attacking options, with numerous strikers being linked to the club.
Petit, speaking to Metro, shared his thoughts on the club’s approach: “The pursuit of Ollie Watkins seems like a bit of a panic move. He wasn’t necessarily their first-choice target, and with the transfer window winding down, they were forced to act quickly.”
While he acknowledged Watkins’ attributes, Petit made it clear that Arsenal would likely have preferred a different striker. “I do like Watkins as a player. He has a competitive edge, a strong desire to score, and brings real energy to the attack. His pace and physicality would bring something fresh to the Arsenal frontline,” Petit said.
However, he emphasized that players like Isak and Osimhen would have likely been at the top of the Gunners’ list. “Isak has everything Arsenal would need in a striker: the right technical ability, intelligence, and composure. He’d be a great fit for their style of play,” he continued.
Chelsea suffers a major blow to the team just before their Premier League match with Tottenham on Thursday. It was reported that player Romeo Lavia recently sustained an injury.
Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca informs the public of the player’s recently sustained injury. He then confirms Lavia’s absence in the Spurs happening this Thursday at Stanford Bridge.
In a brief interview with the press, the Chelsea manager shared the update and information concerning Lavia. “He was doing better in terms of progress but unfortunately, one or two days ago he had a small problem, so we will see in the next hours.”
Chelsea have been dealt a fresh injury setback ahead of their Premier League clash with Tottenham on Thursday.
Midfielder Romeo Lavia has suffered another injury, ruling him out of the game at Stamford Bridge.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confirmed that the 21-year-old picked up a setback during training just days before the match.
“He was making progress, but unfortunately, he had a small issue recently. We’ll have to assess him in the coming hours,” Maresca said.
Lavia, who joined Chelsea from Southampton in 2023, has struggled with injuries since arriving at the club, limiting his playing time.
Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago are set to compete in the Unity Cup, an invitational tournament taking place in London this May.
Jamaica’s Reggae Boys will go head-to-head with Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors in the first semi-final on Tuesday, May 27. The following day, Wednesday, May 28, will see West African giants Nigeria and Ghana battle it out in the second semi-final.
The tournament will wrap up on Saturday, May 31, with the third-place match and the highly anticipated final, where the champions will claim the Unity Cup 2025.
In addition to the tournament, Nigeria has a friendly lined up against Russia in June as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Super Eagles will be gearing up for crucial clashes against Rwanda and South Africa in September.
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