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FC Nurnberg 1-1 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners held in opening friendly

By James Cormack

NUREMBERG, GERMANY - JULY 13: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates with team mates after scoring their sides first goal during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal FC at Max-Morlock Stadion on July 13, 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
NUREMBERG, GERMANY - JULY 13: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates with team mates after scoring their sides first goal during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nürnberg and Arsenal FC at Max-Morlock Stadion on July 13, 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) /
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Leandro Trossard was used in midfield. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Leandro Trossard was used in midfield. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) /

Midfielders

Thomas Partey (DM) – 6/10 – It was a sloppy opening ten minutes from Partey, but the Ghanaian grew into the contest before his half-time withdrawal.

Leandro Trossard (CM) – 7/10 – I’ve been a big advocate for Trossard’s utilisation in midfield, and it bore fruit in Germany. The Belgian was technically secure throughout, combining well with those around him. Didn’t miss a beat.

Fabio Vieira (CM) – 5/10 – Thrust into the XI due to a late injury picked up by Martin Odegaard, Vieira combined well at times down the right, but he again didn’t do enough to assert himself in the contest.

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