Julio Baptista ('The Beast') has recently shown what he is capable of, with 6 goals in his last 2 starts. That is an astonishing achievement, even in the Carling Cup. And with the unfortunate loss of Robin Van Persie, when Baptista returns from injury in the next week or so, surely he must be given a go.
The Brazilian is a natural goalscorer, telling by his record of 50 goals in 2 seasons at Spanish outfit, Seville. And his recent success in front of goal has given the gaffer a real selection headache. Thierry Henry is still the first name on the team sheet, but Mr Wenger now has the 'trouble' of selecting a strike partner for the Frenchman. With Van Persie injured, Emmanuel Adebayor (based on recent form) seems like Wenger's first choice partner for Henry. The other options are Theo Walcott, Jeremie Aliadiere and Julio Baptista. But despite being a fan of Adebayor's work rate and sudden consistency, I think The Beast should be given a run in the side, maybe him and Adebayor could rotate for the privilege of playing with the inspirational Frenchman, until Rockin' Robin returns.
Henry seems to get on well with Adebayor, judging by the pairs' pathetic dance after either of them scores a goal. But The Beast can only be The Beast if he is given an opportunity. He could be the key to some consistency in the team, maybe by scoring another 10 goals before the end of the season will help us push for 2nd place and maybe the even the title...
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