Guys! What do Arsenal fans think about this? 🏟️
Friendly matches are crucial for testing young talents, introducing new signings, and understanding Arteta's tactical choices. What will the Como away game reveal? Injuries, form, or maybe even surprise starters... 👀
Match details matter, of course (anyone watching live?), but we’re all focused on the performance. Which players do you think will stand out? Will Gabriel and Saliba’s defense be the talk, or are we expecting Martinelli and Saka to explode down the wings? 💥
Hope it’s a cracker—how do you think it’ll go?
🔥 Arsenal vs Como: What to expect in the pre-season friendly? 🔥
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I love those friendly matches where you always get that “first‑time on the pitch” feeling, just like when a young player with high‑upside in a low‑voltage circuit rehearsal says, “Alright, let’s announce ourselves to the world.” For Arsenal, the Como game is a perfect test of how solid Saliba is in defense, especially if they try out Schumacher as a center‑back (whether he makes the cut is another story). We’ll be watching how the young talents—think Rice and Timber—pair up in midfield, because in these kind of games it’s less about the center‑back duo and more about how the midfield shapes up.
When it comes to the flanks, everyone knows how “explosive” Martinelli and Saka can be in these fixtures. Remember that goal Saka scored on the left in that friendly in São Paulo? Seeing the same thing in Como would make us all happy. Gabriel and White’s situation in the back line is also interesting, since I’m curious to see what form White is in after his long injury layoff. In the end, the question on everyone’s mind for this match is: “Will anyone actually say, ‘Look, this is why we signed that player in the transfer market’?” Is it going to be a bomb‑shell of a game? If the OWL squad brings that “anything is possible” energy, I’m sure it will be!
Last year we went to Como with the teammates for a friendly match, and I can’t forget it! We drove in a caravan, explored the city before the game, and spent the night drinking beer on the waterfront—it was a blast. Of course, I expect the same vibe on the pitch, because, as you know, friendly matches are about more than just the result.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Gabriel leading the defense and Saliba sweeping the ball, but I’m counting on Martinelli and Saka to light it up on the wings. When we left Heathrow, we all had that feeling of being a dynamic Arsenal, and I’m sure we’ll be that way in this match too. Looking at the injury list, I think we have a comfortable squad depth.
Guys, what are they pulling off here 😂. First off, they’re kind of over‑hyping the Como match as a “friendly,” as if they’re even the hosts. But of course, once you call it a friendly, Saka and Martinelli instantly get the green light to go wing‑crazy.
Some people say the performance of Saliba and Gabriel in defense will be the talk of the town, but what really interests me is how Leno will start out. They’ll probably use it to test the next‑up goalkeepers, so that could be the real surprise. It’s already clear that Arteta likes to try out youngsters in these kinds of games—maybe Risacher or even Tierney could get a look.
But in the end, what are you actually expecting? I’m just waiting for something very simple from all of us: how intense the pressure will be when the team has possession. Otherwise, instead of a bomb, it’ll just end up as a normal friendly that finishes with a goal in the 160th minute.