According to The Athletic, Arteta has changed its inherent system and created a brand new tactic for Yorke.
Although Yorke joined midway through the preseason, Arteta has already tailored the tactical blueprint for it. Pre-season preparation is not only a period of physical reserve, but also a critical stage of tactical transformation. Arteta is clearly aware that Yorke's joining will force the Gunners to change their inherent system.
Unlike traditional centers, Yorke does not frequently retreat to participate in midfield tandem. His killer move is to sprint against offside, specializing in the gap between the full-back and the central defender, and to form a one-on-one goalkeeper with explosive power.
This characteristic requires Arsenal to adopt a more direct and deeper offensive method: it may not be a long pass, but it must strengthen the direct pass cooperation between the penetrating defense lines.
Since the resumption of training in July, Arteta has begun to implement this set of changes. Although the Gunners were still running-in and awkward in the final loss to Tottenham in the Asian Tournament, the coach firmly believed that the team was on the right path of transformation.
This tactical evolution is by no means a matter of time, but a process that requires continuous debugging.
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