Switzerland worldwide and Arsenal’s former captain Granit Xhaka went on an distinctive rant in opposition to his personal teammates after the conclusion of their Newcastle recreation on Monday, 16 May. Arsenal misplaced 2-0 in opposition to the mid-table membership, just about shedding out on a Champions League spot for which they’ve waited six years.
Speaking after the sport, Xhaka, who himself has had a turbulent time on the membership, was in no temper to be diplomatic, stated that Arsenal didn’t need to be on the pitch.
“It’s difficult to find the right words. From the first minute to the 90th we didn’t deserve to be on the pitch,” the Swiss informed Sky Sports.
“I can’t explain to you why. We didn’t do what the game plan was, not listening to the coach. What happened was a disaster performance. You don’t deserve to play Champions League or even Europa League. It’s very hard to take it at the moment,” Xhaka was harsh on the realities after the sport.
Once once more stressing that they gamers didn’t stick with the gameplan, Xhaka stated that the gamers who’re nervous earlier than the sport ought to both sit on the bench or simply keep dwelling.
“I don’t know why we’re not doing what the coach is asking for us.”
“If someone isn’t ready for this game, stay at home. It doesn’t matter your age. If you’re nervous, stay on the bench or stay at home. You need people to have the balls to come here and play. It’s one of the most important games for us. We’re feeling very disappointed for the people who came over here,” he stated.
Arsenal conceded an personal aim from a Joelington cross and had been poor total. An eighty fifth minute strike from Bruno Guimarães sealed the deal for Newcastle.
“Sorry to them (the fans), I don’t have any other words. The dressing room is very quiet. The game plan was totally different to what we did over 90 minutes.”
“We are waiting for six years (to play in Champions League). We had everything in our hands.”
The solely sensible method Arsenal can now snatch the ultimate Champions League spot away from their north London rivals is that if Spurs are crushed by already-relegated backside facet Norwich City.
“Newcastle were 100 times better than us… In every department you have to earn the right to play and we didn’t do it,” Spaniard Arteta informed the BBC.
“We have to put our head down and accept the performance was nowhere near the standard required for the Champions League.
“From tomorrow we’ll put together for Everton. It’s nonetheless mathematically doable.”
