Granit Xhaka isn’t currently a fan favourite at the Emirates, and the club’s views on the midfielder have left plenty of Arsenal fans furious.
The 27-year-old hasn’t been involved for the Gunners since his public falling out with supporters last month.
Xhaka’s emotional reaction to being booed off by some fans against Crystal Palace resulted in him losing the armband and left his Arsenal future in doubt.
The Swiss star has been tipped to complete a move away from north London over the coming months.
However, talking in his new Atheltic podcast alongside Mark Chapman, cited by @ltarsenal, David Ornstein shared the club’s high regard for the midfielder.
Twitter: Ornstein: Xhaka is very highly regarded inside the club. Says he was told by the club “Even when he was being slate… https://t.co/2FmxqM7yYg (@ltarsenal)
The update quickly made its way across social media on Tuesday morning, which resulted in these Arsenal supporters hitting out at both the club and the player.
Twitter: @ltarsenal You would think arsenal have been playing well and winning games with him the side. Pathetic from Arsenal. (@Nasridane)
Twitter: @ltarsenal What structure? What balance? What tactics? Enlighten me please. (@DripDouzi)
Twitter: @ltarsenal I can name you 5 guys who can replace Xhaka with ease. (@CallMeTuha)
Twitter: @ltarsenal We don’t care (@afcdevin)
Jason Devine: Xhaka is not good enough for this team never has been. The breaking up play he does is by fouling, not good fouls on purpose, but because he is ****.
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At this moment in time, we wouldn’t be surprised if Xhaka and Unai Emery were both still at the Emirates come February.
There shouldn’t really be any way back for Xhaka following his actions last month, but with the way things are going, it would be typical Arsenal to keep hold of the midfielder for the rest of the season.
It feels as if club officials are scared to make any sort of change despite the woeful form in recent weeks, but change is desperately needed.
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