Arsenal news: Gunners fans absolutely ROAST Granit Xhaka after Lucas Torreira snub
Xhaka started for the Gunners in their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City last weekend as Unai Emery’s reign at the Emirates got off to a poor start.
Emery has made a number of signings since replacing stalwart Arsene Wenger, including Uruguay star Lucas Torreira.
However, despite impressing at the World Cup and having a strong pre-season, Torreira was benched for the clash with City and Xhaka started ahead of the midfielder.
And Gunners supporters have not held back in their criticism of Xhaka on fan show AFTV.
In a clip, host Philippa-Monique read out a scathing tweet from user Carl Rees.
“Finally the realisation about Xhaka is hitting,” Carl wrote.
“Bakayoko left for Milan tonight, so Xhaka is officially now the most pointless central midfielder in the Premier League. Congrats.”
Responding to this, Philippa-Monique said: “Wow! Not holding back there, are we?
“To be fair, along with many other Arsenal fans I presume, I would have liked Torreira to start before Xhaka.
“Let’s be honest, Xhaka didn’t have the best run of games last season.
“When he first joined he was hitting those volleys, hitting those balls into the back of the net from the midfield.
“We were all saying Xhaka was better than [Paul] Pogba but since then he hasn’t really said anything.
“So I would have preferred to see Torreira start, so I agree but the most pointless central midfielder in the league? Harsh!”
Lucas Torreira
Lucas Torreira started on the bench against Manchester City (Image: GETTY)
Granit Xhaka
Arsenal fans were not happy with Granit Xhaka's performance against Manchester City (Image: GETTY)
And other disgruntled Arsenal supporters were quick to agree with Rees.
“XHAKA OUT,” one fan wrote.
Another said: “A fit Toreirra in place of xhaka and we'd have been good for a draw.”
While a third fan commented: “Xhaka, Welbeck, Cech, Ramsey all dead wood, if Emery picks the right team.... We could do bits but I have a feeling he will pick the same team against Chelsea. If so that's another lose.”
A fourth fan said: “Still can't believe that the club decided Xhaka was a better option than Kante. Insanity.”
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