How many in the arsenal squad are world class? Define WC and list:

For me world class means the player would not look out of place starting for Citeh, Barca, RM or Bayern.

Saliba , Saka, Odegaard and Rice.

  • MyTeaIsMighty@alien.topBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    I think it’s hard to argue that players are world class when they’re playing their first CL. Their performances over the next few years will determine their status.

    For now they’re very good players

  • michaelm8909@alien.topBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Saliba and Rice would definitely count I think. Odegaard and Saka maybe a bit more debatable but I wouldn’t go against you on it. Martinelli, Jesus and the like are probably one cut below ‘world class’.

    • beerdybeer@alien.topBEnglish
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      2 years ago

      If Martinelli adds more goals to his locker, which given his age he’s very capable of, he’ll be in the discussion.

    • mattfoh@alien.topBEnglish
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      2 years ago

      Ode has just been injured/ not great this season. Last year he was one of the best players in the league.

  • hauttdawg13@alien.topBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    You have some knocking on the door I think. Saliba since coming to Arsenal has been fantastic and at his age he could easily be considered one of the best CBs in the world come his prime. Rice as well because he has been at a top level for years and seems to have even take a step up this season. It compounds with the scarcity at that position right now that I don’t think there are more than maybe 2 or 3 players you take in that spot over him. Saka has all the tools and I think the fact he plays LW (LW is scarce right now as this generation seems to be very right footed). Ode have all the tools to be in that conversation but imo they still has to prove he can do it week in and week out and carry big games like Salah/KDB/Haaland do.

  • Valuable_General9049@alien.topBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Most people don’t watch every Arsenal game and they’ll decide based on what they read from everyone else (who also don’t watch every game), or maybe they’ll catch some highlights. Also, what does World Class even mean?

  • Dijitalify@alien.topBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    World Class: the peak, the pinnacle, the best of the best right now in their position.

    The list:

  • tekkers92@alien.topBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    None yet. If they do a deep run in UCL and win PL or come very close again I’d throw some names in there

  • ZaphodG@alien.topBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    The way I look at it, all of the starting XI on any big club is world class. Ignoring salary and transfer fees, any club would be happy to have them. A mediocre player on any of the big clubs would be the best player on a small club in a lesser league.

    That’s different from asking if they’re the best 2 or 3 in the world at their position.

  • Ocelot84@alien.topBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Saliba and Rice currently. Partey too if he could stay fit, we’re much, much better when he plays.

  • Mattywilson95@alien.topBEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Saliba and Odegaard could get a look in but Rice and Saka would not start for those teams at all. At best would be squad depth.