Hello there! I've been following this site for ages just never got around to registering and this is my first time making a story too so don't go hard on me!! I'm not that good at writing so don't expect much fantasy, just plain narrative of the things going on. hehe.
So before I start, my team will be Arsenal F.C..
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I will have first transfer window signings banned and I'll try to keep signings as real as possible, maybe even have the same players that are being signed right now IRL. That being said, I want to try as much as I can and build an english squad unless I bump with good business or interesting free deals.
I will be taking over all of the teams training aspects as well as signing a few coaches to strengthen some areas.
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The main formation I will be using will be a 4-2-3-1, probably drop the 2 central midfielders to the defensive midfielder positions and depending how things go maybe change to a 4-1-4-1. High tempo, short passing, using the flanks...
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I don't think there will be much movement here. Szczeny will be number one keeper though i'll try to give Ospina minutes so he stays happy. Unless I find someone interesting the backup two will stay the same.
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Obviously Per and Laurent will be the starters here. What's obvious too is that we'll need some rotation options which can either come from the youth team (Hayden) or from the full backs (Chambers, Debuchy and Monreal most likely).
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The side with less options here with two natural full backs and Koscielny in case of injury. I'll have to wait and see which of the two will be the best starter though I think Monreal might have a little of an edge here.
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On the right side we have Debuchy as a starter but we'll see a lot of rotation with both other guys. I'm hoping Bellerín will do good and will be able to have some nice playing time cause of the rotation we'll do in the center of the defense with Debuchy and Chambers.
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Definitely the position with the lowest quality in the team and one we'll look to strengthen in winter or next summer. The starting option will most likely be Arteta though he is not getting any younger hehe. I really don't like Flamini and I'm willing to give Coquelin a shot. We'll see much rotation here. He's not in the list but I'll probably retrain Diaby if he manages to stay fit for an adequate amount of time.
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Ramsey and Wilshere are the key here. Diaby and Arteta as the least likely options. I really hope the first two step up, they have to make a real difference here. I want to see last seasons goal scoring Ramsey.
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Ozil and Cazorla will be the playmakers of the side. Rotating seldomly with the old but brilliant Rosicky. Unless there's an injury plague (more than likely in FM and Arsenal) they'll be the only ones playing there.
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Many players here too. I'm looking forward to training Alexis to the left and him being the main man. Welbeck and Podolski will get starts here too.
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I'm still debating whether to send Campbell out on loan or not cause of Theo's injury. We'll see how July and August go on. In the meantime The Ox will have some nice playing time. Alexis is there for backup too as he will be playing on the left.
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Sanogo will be going out on loan as i'm happy with Giroud, Welbeck and Podolski up front. I'll have Welbeck train his composure intensively to make the most out of him cause I've seen what he's capable and have faith in him.
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My plan is to have foundations of the team based on these 3 players. I'm sure that if we manage to stay injury free we have a strong chance of doing a good job. Welbeck and Giroud will also play a big part during the season.
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David Ospina | Bruised thigh | 6 weeks - 3 months
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Theo Walcott | Damaged cruiciate ligaments | 3 - 4 Months
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Serge Gnabry | Damaged knee cap | 3 - 4 Months
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Abou Diaby | Hip injury | 6 weeks - 2 months
Chapter Two - August
Chapter Three - September Update
So before I start, my team will be Arsenal F.C..
I will have first transfer window signings banned and I'll try to keep signings as real as possible, maybe even have the same players that are being signed right now IRL. That being said, I want to try as much as I can and build an english squad unless I bump with good business or interesting free deals.
I will be taking over all of the teams training aspects as well as signing a few coaches to strengthen some areas.
Tactics
The main formation I will be using will be a 4-2-3-1, probably drop the 2 central midfielders to the defensive midfielder positions and depending how things go maybe change to a 4-1-4-1. High tempo, short passing, using the flanks...
Goalkeeper
Central Defense
Full backs
On the right side we have Debuchy as a starter but we'll see a lot of rotation with both other guys. I'm hoping Bellerín will do good and will be able to have some nice playing time cause of the rotation we'll do in the center of the defense with Debuchy and Chambers.
Defensive Midfield
Central Midfield
Attacking Midfield
Wings
I'm still debating whether to send Campbell out on loan or not cause of Theo's injury. We'll see how July and August go on. In the meantime The Ox will have some nice playing time. Alexis is there for backup too as he will be playing on the left.
Striker
My plan is to have foundations of the team based on these 3 players. I'm sure that if we manage to stay injury free we have a strong chance of doing a good job. Welbeck and Giroud will also play a big part during the season.
Initial First Team Injury Report
David Ospina | Bruised thigh | 6 weeks - 3 months Theo Walcott | Damaged cruiciate ligaments | 3 - 4 Months Serge Gnabry | Damaged knee cap | 3 - 4 Months Abou Diaby | Hip injury | 6 weeks - 2 monthsContents
Chapter One - PreseasonChapter Two - August
Chapter Three - September Update
Alexis (3), 
Giroud (2), Cazorla (2), Oxlade
Wilshere - Bruised rib
A tough away match in Manchester. Feeling confident we can get a good result!
