Wright criticises Xhaka for ‘very strange’ interview following Arsenal’s loss at Newcastle

Ian Wright believes Granit Xhaka was wrong to call out his teammates following Arsenal’s defeat at Newcastle on Monday night.

The Gunners were comfortably beaten by the Magpies to all but end their bid for a top-four finish ahead of Tottenham.

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After the match, Swiss midfielder Xhaka gave a damning assessment of his side’s performance, hinting that some of his teammates were not up to the occasion at St James’ Park.

The former Gunners captain said (quotes via London World): “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.

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“You need people 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.”

Football fans can’t have it both ways. They want players to be less robotic and more honest, but then hammer Xhaka for comments like this…

Brilliant interview imo. Fronted up really well https://t.co/Zd2OkGofyM

— Joe Thomlinson (@joethomlinson) May 17, 2022

His interview surprised Arsenal legend Wright, who believes that Xhaka’s comments were poorly timed and ‘did not help anybody’.

Wright said: “They didn’t listen to the coach’s instructions – it is a very strange interview from Granit Xhaka.

“To say it now, I don’t think it helps