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Nuno appointment could benefit Bellerin and Tierney at Arsenal

Wo꧑lves manager Nuno Espirito Santo is now the first-choice candidate for the Arsenal job, .

Arsenal are weighing up potential replacements for Unai Emery, whoဣ is on a long winless run. Arsenal sit eight points off the top four and it looks like another season of disappointment.

If Emery leaves, Nuno could come in to replace him. He has worked wonders at Molineux, achieving promotion in his first year and Eౠuropean qualification in his second season.

And his appointment could be the best thing for Hecto𒁃r Bellerin and Kieran Tierney. Here’s why.

Nuno’s system

At Wolves, Nuno operates with three central defenders and wing-backs. He has flitted between 3-♕4-3 and 3-5-2 during his time in the West Midlands. Currently, he prefers the latter.

The wing-backs essentially operate as right-wingers – just with added defensive responsibility. This is something that could 🌠work for both Bellerin and Tierney.

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Hector Bellerin

Using his speed and skill, Bellerin could become a devastating wing-back. 💮He is capable of bombing forward to join the atꦅtack and whipping in some dangerous crosses.

This would also help the two strikers▨ in the box. Bellerin𝐆’s speed would allow him to retreat back into position to help out defensively as well.

Kieran Tierney

Tierney, like Bellerin, is the modern-day full-back. He is just as comfortable going forward as he is 𒈔wit🥂h his defensive duties.

At Celtic, Tierney was ra💟rely needed in d𒊎efence so he acted as a pseudo-winger. With more attacking responsibility in an advanced role, he could help take Arsenal to the next level.