Arsenal legend Martin Keown has advised Unai Emery to build his team around French striker Alexandre Lacazette.
As reported on Goal, Keown has been impressed with Lacazette so far this season and believes that he should be the man that the team revolves around.
Lacazette has been given one start in the Premier League so far this term against Cardiff City and he managed to find the back of the net and also register one assist.
The Frenchman has a good partnership with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Gunners’ fans believe Emery needs to find a way of getting both players into the starting lineup.
Keown believes Lacazette has shown enough signs that he can be the man to drive Arsenal forward under Emery. He said:
I think a special mention has to go to Alexandre Lacazette. How patient has that man been? His attitude has been impeccable.
Emery used him as a substitute in his first three Premier League matches, then he finally gets to start against Cardiff. So what does he do? He goes and scores the winner. Lacazette now has to play and be the person they build around. Full credit to him.
Emery now has his chance to reflect during the international break. This is a period of calm for the new head coach. If I was in his staff, I’d be saying we need to consider making a change to the system.
The 27-year-old striker will be hoping for plenty more starting opportunities this season and is expected to start after the international break as Arsenal travel to St James’ Park to face Newcastle.
