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Arsenal fans FUMING after Chelsea rumour circulates… Unai Emery told to make bold decision
ARSENAL fans want Unai Emery to start Bernd Leno over Petr Cech in the Europa League final after reports suggested Cech is returning to Chelsea.
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Plenty of reports claim that Cech will return to Stamford Bridge, where he had so much success, this summer.
It’s believed Chelsea will potentially offer the 37-year-old a sporting director role.
Cech is currently at Arsenal and regularly plays Europa League matches for the Gunners.
But with Emery’s side facing Chelsea in the final in Baku next week, some fans want Leno between the posts instead.
One fumed: “Gotta be Leno in the final. Can’t play cech against the club he’s going back to as a sporting director ffs”
Another added: “Even though I'm sure Cech is hugely professional and will wish to bow out of his playing career with a winners medal, the fact he is rejoining Chelsea is a huge conflict of interest and football has no room for sentiment. If we play the final Leno HAS to be in goal.”
While a third wrote: “Don't doubt Cech's professionalism at all but it's not right that he plays, we don't owe him anything. Leno is our no.1 and will be for years to come.”
Another Gunners fan commented: “Cech is cheeky, he’s the sporting director for Chelsea just days away from the Europa League final.. The respect levels for Arsenal are low I would start Leno just for that audacity”
And a fifth angry Arsenal supporter added: “Nah f*** Cech. Play Leno in the final. Thanks.”
With one other saying: “Drop him immediately! Leno must start in goal for us next week. Agent Cech must not start!”
Emery was staying coy on who will pick to start in Baku though.
“I only know him [Cech] this year,” Emery said.
“His experience is vast in football. He is here because he has done service. His commitment is large.
“I want to enjoy with him. I am a privileged coach to be with him. We are going to do all we can to win.
“I can use him or I can use Leno but above all I want to enjoy special moments with players.”