Emmanuel Eboue has long split not just football fans, but
Arsenal supporters too. While some grow frustrated with what they
deem play-acting, others hold their hands over their face at how
cross after cross can find its way into row Z.
That may have been the Eboue of old, but the Eboue of late has been
much different. Last season he cut out his on-the-floor roll-play,
and it appears this campaign he has rectified his decision-making
and final ball.
The 25-year old Ivory Coast international, who has 23 caps to his
name, fed Van Persie a delightful back-heel assist for Arsenal's
final goal in their home three-nil rout over Newcastle United -
their third three-nil win over the Magpies in nine months.
Arsene Wenger believes this style of play epitomises the Emmanuel
that we shall see more of over the new season. He told the club's
official website: "Since the start of the season, Eboue has played
well... He had two good games in central midfield. At Fulham, he
was one of the players who was not disappointing and he had a good
performance against Newcastle as well."
"He's a football player," he added. "Sometimes I play him,
sometimes Walcott, sometimes Nasri [out wide]."
"There was a little bit of frustration from the fans because they
thought that he didn't always have enough end-product, but he has
improved a lot in that respect."
"He has put over good final balls since the start of the season,"
he concluded.
this is really funny. eboue is..useless
IMO