Mikael Silvestre Compares Ødegaard to AC Milan Great Andrea Pirlo 

Here at bettingexpert, Devang Prasad sat down with former Arsenal and Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre. The pair discussed the recent performance of Aaron Ramsdale against Brentford in the Premier League after the Arsenal number two’s blunder. The Frenchmen also delved into Arsenal’s Norwegian Martin Odegaard and the form of centre back turned right back Ben White.

There is little difference between Raya and Ramsdale 

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale made a costly error in the 2-1 win over Brentford last weekend and it appears as though the England international’s long term future will be away from The Emirates. Silvestre argues that Ramsdale could still have a future at the club if he’s willing to fight for his place.

“He made a costly mistake but his performance, during the game, was good. It was to the standard that Arsenal needed. Made a couple of big saves at key moments and kept them in the game.”

“You need competition at top clubs and it’s up to him to see if he wants to fight for the No. 1 spot because I don’t think there is that much of a difference between the two goalkeepers.”

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Ødegaard can play the Pirlo role says Silvestre

Martin Ødegaard has been one of Arsenal’s star performers since the turn of the year which falls in line with the Gunners incredible recent performances. Ødegaard has been deployed in a slightly deeper role this season and he’s very much flourished in the responsibility.

Silvestre says that Ødegaard can play anywhere in the midfield including the deep lying playmaker role that Andrea Pirlo was deployed in during his time at AC Milan.

“Martin can play everywhere in midfield. He could also play in the position Andrea Pirlo played back in the day at AC Milan. He’s got that faculty and so many qualities, obviously technically but also in terms of positioning, link-up play and interacting with other players.”

“He can have an impact whether he’s in a deep position or an advanced one. It depends on who you’re facing and the players he’s associated with.”

“What’s important is that he’s in great form right now and it’s a crucial time for him as club captain of Arsenal.”

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Ben White is one of the league’s best right backs 

Ben White got two assists against Brentford and also managed to get onto the scoresheet against Sheffield United the week before. Yet the England international doesn’t get spoken about as one of the league’s best defenders when such conversations are had. Silvestre has been impressed with his ability to adapt to a different position and says White is one of the best right backs in the league.

“Well his natural attributes, his physicality, you don’t put him in the category of a right-back but he’s transformed himself to go forward and link up with Saka, and finally to deliver good crosses.”

“He’s shown tremendous adaptation, especially with the success rate of his final balls in the box.”

“In the Premier League, you’re gonna consider him as one of the top right-backs for sure.”

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