Mancini said the injury is nothing serious. Hope he is able to play straight away. One of our best players.

The full-back was withdrawn after just six minutes with what is believed to have been a hamstring concern, but the 25-year-old posted to Instagram that all was well. 

He said: 'Very important victory today guys. Unfortunately I had a small injury, but nothing serious. Let's continue like this!'

I read on BBC gossip section  that Juventus are interested in him.

when Sarri left that gosip was alraedy here

Yes hopefully no substance to it.

Any news on his fitness for tomorrow?

4 hours ago, GJS said:

Any news on his fitness for tomorrow?

He’s out, unfortunately.

Anyone notice him duck under the first goal from the free kick ? Needs to read the John Terry book on defending, chapter one 'blocking', "when a shot is inbound on goal, take out your massive testicles and throw them at the ball".

We pay these players millions, i want to see big testicles.

39 minutes ago, coco said:

Anyone notice him duck under the first goal from the free kick ? Needs to read the John Terry book on defending, chapter one 'blocking', "when a shot is inbound on goal, take out your massive testicles and throw them at the ball".

We pay these players millions, i want to see big testicles.

I think Jorginho was the biggest culprit there. Emerson didn't cover himself in glory either but don't think he would ever got there. Jorginho rushed the ball well but then instead of making himself big went as small as possible. Embarrassing.

48 minutes ago, coco said:

Anyone notice him duck under the first goal from the free kick ? Needs to read the John Terry book on defending, chapter one 'blocking', "when a shot is inbound on goal, take out your massive testicles and throw them at the ball".

We pay these players millions, i want to see big testicles.

You just like looking at testicles - football is neither here nor there.

It sounds much more butch when it's 'cojones', 'testicles' sounds so....limp 

and dangly

21 minutes ago, Valerie said:

It sounds much more butch when it's 'cojones', 'testicles' sounds so....limp 

oh bollocks !!

36 minutes ago, goose said:

I think Jorginho was the biggest culprit there. Emerson didn't cover himself in glory either but don't think he would ever got there. Jorginho rushed the ball well but then instead of making himself big went as small as possible. Embarrassing.

It looked like we were trying to make their free kick routine look like some kind of magical trickery, 

7 hours ago, coco said:

Anyone notice him duck under the first goal from the free kick ? Needs to read the John Terry book on defending, chapter one 'blocking', "when a shot is inbound on goal, take out your massive testicles and throw them at the ball".

We pay these players millions, i want to see big testicles.

 

If you're not careful somebody will quote an old post or two of yours on the Alonso thread and post your favourite emoji....................

 

Now that Emerson is out for a couple of weeks why not play Azpi on the left and James on the right side...

53 minutes ago, evissy said:

Now that Emerson is out for a couple of weeks why not play Azpi on the left and James on the right side...

I'd rather see this than Alonso every game tbh

3 hours ago, evissy said:

Now that Emerson is out for a couple of weeks why not play Azpi on the left and James on the right side...

 

2 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

I'd rather see this than Alonso every game tbh

We have Ian Maatsen, I am not worried.

6 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

I'd rather see this than Alonso every game tbh

The defence coped surprisingly well against a monstrous Liverpool front three with Alonso and Zouma playing in a four.

The pace of Tomori was a big factor I guess.

8 hours ago, GhostOfDembaBa said:

The defence coped surprisingly well against a monstrous Liverpool front three with Alonso and Zouma playing in a four.

The pace of Tomori was a big factor I guess.

The pace and physicality of Tomori and Zouma combined really shut down that front three, because two of liverpool's front three (Salah and Mane) rely a lot on their physicality, both are strong and fast. Put two strong and rapid centre halves against them like Tomori and Zouma and it will naturally limit their effectiveness. I think we're probably fine playing Alonso provided Tomori is playing that left sided centre back role, because I can't think of any other centre back who can outpace the likes of Salah so consistently

16 hours ago, GhostOfDembaBa said:

The defence coped surprisingly well against a monstrous Liverpool front three with Alonso and Zouma playing in a four.

The pace of Tomori was a big factor I guess.

Tomori played well but Alonso was still out of position and jogging back when caught out, we shouldn't be putting extra responsibility on a 21 year old lads shoulders. When it goes wrong Tomori will be the one that is blamed.

Alonso is one hell of an attacker but one of the worst defenders i've ever seen.

I read today Emerson likely to miss 4 games with his thigh injury.

30 minutes ago, Strider6003 said:

I read today Emerson likely to miss 4 games with his thigh injury.

Urgh, I hate thigh injuries. They always seem to one of the most difficult injuries to shake off. 

Shame because he has started this season really well. If we sell Alonso in the summer im hoping we wont spend a ton on Chilwell.

6 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Tomori played well but Alonso was still out of position and jogging back when caught out, we shouldn't be putting extra responsibility on a 21 year old lads shoulders. When it goes wrong Tomori will be the one that is blamed.

Alonso is one hell of an attacker but one of the worst defenders i've ever seen.

If you care to look through the opinions on any of the current Arsenal fan forums, they will see your Alonso and raise you a David "it's a penalty" Luiz.

I tend to concur with their views on this.