The text discusses criticism from Arsenal icon Ian Wright and other pundits towards Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko for his performance in a recent Champions League defeat against Lens. The defeat marked Arsenal’s first loss of the season, despite initially taking the lead.
Wright and other pundits criticized Zinchenko for a perceived sluggish and ineffective display during the match. They particularly focused on a sequence that led to Lens’ second goal, where Zinchenko was criticized for being pulled out of position and failing to effectively defend against a one-two play that resulted in a Lens goal.
The pundits highlighted Zinchenko’s role in the defensive lapse, mentioning that he was caught off guard and could have better positioned himself to defend against the Lens attack. They emphasized the importance of marking inside the box and criticized Zinchenko for not effectively defending in that crucial area.
Furthermore, they questioned Zinchenko’s fitness and ability to last entire games, expressing concerns about his stamina and performance over the course of a match. Overall, the criticisms were directed at Zinchenko’s defensive play and decision-making during the match, particularly focusing on the events that led to Lens’ goals and their impact on Arsenal’s defeat.
