Liverpool defeat proves Arsenal need Aouar: Former Arsenal striker Wright

The iconic striker says Arsenal could not progress the ball through the midfield at Anfield.

The Gunners need someone capable of receiving the ball, turning around and starting an attacking move.

And Houssem Aouar is that kind of player, Wrighty insists.

"Arsenal were starting so deep but what was evident to me was that we didn’t have that person in midfield who was comfortable enough on the ball until Ceballos came on," Ian Wright told Premier League Productions (h/t Metro).

"[Arsenal need] someone who they can pass the ball to, who is comfortable to receive it with someone on his back, who can pop it off, who can turn it round the corner.

"From there Arsenal can play but we can’t do that at the moment. That’s why it’s imperative we get Aouar from Lyon. He’s someone that can get on the ball and get the forwards going. you saw the chances that Ceballos made when he came on. that’s what Arsenal need."

Ceballos indeed made the game look livelier after he was brought on in the second half. The Xhaka-Elneny pivot did not progress the ball well enough against Liverpool's relentless press.

Dani played two through balls to Lacazette and Nketiah, and it was his pass from behind that created that one-on-one situation for the French striker that he so badly missed.

However, the Spaniard is a box-to-box player so perhaps a more advanced midfielder, like Aouar, is needed — even though we have some doubts about that.

Houssem is certainly good when it comes to creating chances from inside the final third with his dribbling skills and ability to make unexpected decisions.