Arsenal: 5 reasons everyone is wrong about Cedric Soares

1. Let freedom ring!

I think a lot of us had reached the point where we had written off Ainsley Maitland-Niles midfield future. He was a rightback now. That’s all there was to it. And that’s sad. He’s 22-years-old and can’t get a minute in his preferred position.

Seeing the same happen to Bukayo Saka was disturbing. We had to nip that in the bud before he started to become more of a leftback than a winger, where he belonged.

That wasn’t going to happen easily, or cheaply. Finding a proven fullback who can float between roles is a tough ask, and usually that person is going to require guarantees, or won’t be Premier League seasoned.

Cedric single-handedly unlocks the full future of Maitland-Niles and Saka. His presence alone creates such a firm foundation at fullback that they won’t be needed in these positions except in moments of sheer desperation.

This is a huge win, and not enough people are celebrating it. For this reason alone, Cedric is worth it. So stop moaning and start appreciating.