“HE’S A GREAT PLAYER, NO DOUBT ABOUT THAT… BUT ARTETA IS WASTING HIM!” – ARNE SLOT DROPS BOMBSHELL ON ARSENAL STAR WHO DESERVES REGULAR PLAYING TIME
BREAKING NEWS: Liverpool manager Arne Slot has set the football world buzzing after his brutally honest remarks about one Arsenal player who, according to him, is far too talented to be sitting on the bench. In a surprising turn of events, Slot openly questioned Mikel Arteta’s handling of the player, stressing that the Gunners are “suffering” because of it.
After Arsenal’s mixed start to the season, many have debated whether Arteta is truly making the best use of his squad. But Slot didn’t hold back, claiming: “He’s a great player, no doubt about that, but Arteta doesn’t know how to use him and that is why they’re suffering.” The Dutch tactician went further to state that this Arsenal gem is capable of changing games on his own, yet his potential is being restricted by tactical choices that keep him out of the regular starting XI.
While Slot didn’t shy away from naming him directly, the message was crystal clear – Arsenal have in their ranks a player who deserves far more playing time than he currently gets. Fans are already speculating, with many believing the player in question is Emile Smith Rowe, a midfielder once hailed as the future of the club but who has been consistently overlooked in recent months.
Smith Rowe’s case is well known: once Arsenal’s “Croydon De Bruyne,” he burst onto the scene with flair, creativity, and goals. Yet under Arteta’s current setup, he has struggled to cement his place in the starting eleven. Injuries have not helped, but even when fit, he often finds himself on the fringes, watching from the sidelines as Arsenal battle through games where his dynamism could make the difference.
Arne Slot’s comments have sparked heated debates among Arsenal supporters. Some agree wholeheartedly, claiming that Arteta’s loyalty to certain names is costing the team vital creativity in attack. Others argue that the manager is simply protecting Smith Rowe and waiting for the right moment to reintroduce him consistently.
Regardless, Slot’s words cut deep: “If he was at another club, he would be playing every week. Arsenal have him but they don’t know how to use him.” That statement has already ignited speculation that rival Premier League clubs, and even top European teams, could look to pounce if Arteta continues to underutilize the midfielder.
The real question now is whether Arteta will take this as a wake-up call or continue with his trusted formula. Arsenal’s ambitions this season are clear: fight for the Premier League title and make a statement in Europe. But with creative sparks like Smith Rowe sitting on the bench, Slot suggests they might be making their road harder than it should be.
For Arsenal fans, this is not just an outside opinion. It’s a reality check from a rival manager who sees what many in North London have been saying for months – the Gunners are sitting on a weapon they refuse to unleash.