Eze has very Arsenal qualities, just like Piret and Rossicki during the Wenger era

Crystal Palace star Eze joins Arsenal. When talking about the signing, Eze is very matched with the Gunners' traits.

The arrival of the England international makes people feel like they have returned to a certain era in the past, and may also make Arteta change his tactical thinking. Tottenham fans have to accept this bitter result, but a few fans admit that Eze does have a special "Arsenal temperament". Even rational Arsenal fans who usually question whether it is worthwhile to sign a 27-year-old player.

Eze resonates deeply because he finds the perfect balance between familiarity and novelty. As a left-wing attacker, he is neither a traditional winger nor a typical No. 10 player, these characteristics are reminiscent of Pire, Rosici and Nasri of the Wenger era. Perhaps Wenger had reserved too many of these players at the time, but their flexible steps and ability to cooperate in a small space defined the Gunners football style for many years.

Eze comes from a Nigerian family, and there is a strong Arsenal support atmosphere among this immigrant group. In the early 2000s, players like Vieira and Henry further enhanced the club's appeal to black London fans, and Saka continued this tradition to a new generation.

So what is Eze’s novelty? He doesn't seem to be completely suitable for Arteta's tactical system, but that may be the focus of this transfer. Tasman requires the winger to stick to the sideline, which is indeed in line with Eze's characteristics. At the 8th position on the left, Arteta prefers to choose players who can win confrontations and cover the entire game, such as Zachar, Rice, Merino and Havertz. In the 23-24 season, Arsenal won the most games in the Premier League, and they reached the Champions League semi-finals last season, for the first time in 16 years. Therefore, Arteta's strategy has not gone in the wrong direction. However, this setting makes the team lack a creative player who can create amazing moments, and that concern is justified. Last season, Arsenal suffered 14 draws, with 17 fewer goals than Liverpool.

Eze's arrival does not necessarily mean that everything will be better, as the deal appears to be related to Havertz's knee injury, and the specific severity of the injury is unclear. In Havertz's absence, Eze's presence could make Trosad and Martinelli the center substitutes for Yorke Cres.

Most importantly, Eze can help activate the already dull left and balance the left and right sides. His ability to take the ball and attract defense will create more space for Odgao and Saka's activities on the other side.