Arsenal youngster Matteo Guendouzi has become subject to heavy criticism following the Gunner’s 3-1 loss to Stade Rennes in the Europa League Round of 16 first leg on Thursday night.
Guendouzi failed to track back for Rennes’ third goal, leaving fans disgusted.
Alex Iwobi put the Arsenal ahead in the third minute but a shock red card for Defender Sokratis weakened the Premier League outfit.
Rennes grabbed the opportunity and used it to bully the Englishmen, forcing Nacho Monreal to score an own goal before Ismaila Sarr headed home from a well-executed counter-attack.
Can someone tell me out of you Guendouzi worshippers how he has a 20 yard headstart to get back on Ramsey and this happens? pic.twitter.com/BTK0ZaZ7T4— I M F (@IMF_X) March 7, 2019
In a video that was seen by Game Yetu doing rounds on social media, the Frenchmen’s quick feet got Arsenal by surprise when they lost possession high up the field.
Despite having a head start to track back and salvage the situation, the 20-year-old was left Floundering as teammate Aaron Ramsey ran past him.
Ramsey, however, didn’t manage to stop Sarr from scoring a fine far post header.
A.aron Ramsey Mr midfield pic.twitter.com/8fZfHrOfKQ— ABU BAKAR (@abu21bakar) March 2, 2019
This left Guendouzi at the mercy of disgraced Arsenal fans online, who didn’t hesitate to blast his attitude and manner of play.
Here are some tweets collected on the Video:
Oh I know. He’s Unais secret son.— I M F (@IMF_X) March 7, 2019
It was a poor team effort, no need to crucify one player.— Haks Ola (@RedArseMustang) March 7, 2019
But there is no harm in pointing out flaws when they happen consistently is there? He is the one who made claims of giving 150% on the pitch.Well considering he was a fresh sub not giving even 50% there is a really bad look.— Tas Jamie (@Jamie__Gunner) March 7, 2019