With Willock on the pitch, there is always another option for the wingers to play, except for finding the striker. His darts into the box, aerial prowess and physicality tells me he is the perfect CM for the new era which demands versatility.
His market value has shot up since breaking into the senior team, and I am happy the board have pinned him down, as he signed a contract till 2023.
Expecting a renewal next season.
Expecting a renewal next season.
Although it was pre-season, Willock was fairly decent against a high-pressing side like Barcelona. Focus on the instances where he is facing his own goal, but still finds a way out of the pressure zone.
Joe Willock xA per 90 (expected assists) is just 0.08; 13th in the squad.
His decision making in the final third has been poor, but that will improve with more minutes on the pitch. He has also been a victim of his versatility, with Emery often using him as an AM instead of CM.
His decision making in the final third has been poor, but that will improve with more minutes on the pitch. He has also been a victim of his versatility, with Emery often using him as an AM instead of CM.
A serious threat inside the box, but #throwback to this cracker he produced at Anfield from outside the box. One of our goals of the season.
One of my favourite moments of last season, and let's be real, we all celebrated the way Emery did. Arsenal fans have been craving for players who fight for the badge, and Willock looks like someone who would 10/10 times.
Joe Willock's lack of minutes made it a bit difficult to draw conclusions, as stats of a player who has not played much can be deceiving at times, which is why I have kept it short and only posted the ones I am confident about.
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