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19 Dec, 4 tweets, 1 min read
The best thing about Odegaard is his temperament on the ball. He excels at playmaking (playing the right pass/keeping the ball) & creating (direct play). He also creates separation to utilise his top ball striking to score goals. AND he works hard to press/arrive late in the box.
Arsenal have a star on their hands in Odegaard.
The thing that will take Odegaard to the next level is his transitional game. He is already one of the best creators in the world against low blocks and in the final third, but that transitional game from deep when Arsenal are breaking is where the elite players excel too.
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