«Why does Mikel Arteta deserve to continue as a coach? This season is a total disaster, we play terrible football and we just got kicked out of Europe by the guy he was replacing. Simply shameful, ”tweeted Arsenal fan and TV presenter Piers Morgan (56) late on Thursday evening.
In fact, the Gunners’ house blessing always hangs out of shape. Almost even worse than the semi-final out in the Europa League against ex-coach Unai Emery (49) and Villarreal: At the moment you are only 9th in the Premier League! And with the out in the Europa League, it is also clear that Arsenal will miss out on playing in Europe in the coming season. The pressure on coach Arteta (39) is immense.
Xhaka pinches his adductors
Granit Xhaka cannot prevent the out in what is probably the most important game of the season. The Swiss national team captain is in the starting line-up, but suddenly he pinches his adductor while shooting in before the game – Xhaka has to give forfait, Kieran Tierney steps in for him.
How bad it was for Xhaka’s adductors is still unclear. According to Blick information, he will have an MRI examination as soon as possible.
“Xhaka an extraordinary personality”
A bitter evening for Xhaka. His ex-trainer Emery, who withdrew his captaincy from him in the “Fuck off” scandal, had given him the highest praise. Emery said: “Xhaka is an exceptional footballer – and a doubly exceptional personality. He deserves to play at a club like Arsenal. He also deserves the respect of the fans. “
Speaking of Gunners fans. They are already in storm before the game at the Emirates Stadium in London. Still furious about US owner Stan Kroenke’s (73) plans to join Arsenal in the “European Super League”. A Kroenke doll was recently hung in front of the stadium.
Fans try to storm the stadium
After the lost game, the anger of the Arsenal fans in front of the stadium is even greater. Apparently some are even trying to storm the Emirates Stadium! When the players and media representatives want to leave the stadium, the gate is simply sealed off. Journalist Alex Cook tweeted trapped from the Emirates garage: “We are locked here in the garage because a handful of angry AFC fans stormed the stadium entrance!” When the garage is reopened and the team bus drives away, he is covered with insults.
Difficult times for the Gunners and Granit Xhaka. A win against relegation candidate West Bromwich is on Sunday. Otherwise it will be even more difficult. (wst / abö)