Sambi Lokonga is a *TOP* player.
This has never been in doubt. He has the ball striking on either foot to switch the play or to release runners in transition, he has a necessary balance of circulating play but also being progressive, is press resistant, and makes lots of passes.
This has never been in doubt. He has the ball striking on either foot to switch the play or to release runners in transition, he has a necessary balance of circulating play but also being progressive, is press resistant, and makes lots of passes.
His performance last night was ridiculous and was a large reason as to why Arsenal were so good in the first half. Lokonga's technical security, composure & ability to fluidly turn off the back of duel situations when Villa when long from goal kicks made Arsenal so, so dangerous.
Every time Villa went long and the ball broke to him he successfully recycled, made himself available or released runners in transition. That's the necessary technical quality but also balance of pausa and progressiveness required to control games & be dangerous with the ball.
Lokonga lacks experience at the elite level but that's all he lacks. He has all of the necessary qualities (on and off the ball) to excel in a single or double pivot. He's dynamic enough to play as an #8 but also physical & technically good enough to play as a #6.
Few players in world football have that skillset which showcases just how good he is. The only reason Elneny gets picked ahead of him is because of his increased experience, reliability and exceptional attitude. If Lokonga works hard, he as a humongous future at Arsenal. Massive.
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