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Next Arsenal manager must sell one star when he arrives - Matt Le Tissier
THE next Arsenal manager must look to sell Granit Xhaka this summer because he is simply not good enough for the Gunners.
The next Arsenal manager should look to sell Granit Xhaka, says Matt Le Tissier
That is the verdict of Southampton legend turned Sky Sports pundit Matt Le Tissier.
Xhaka has come under severe criticism this season for his performances for Arsenal.
The Switzerland international has played every game in the Premier League this season but is yet to convince many.
Xhaka was largely at fault for Manchester United’s opening goal in the 2-1 win over the Gunners at Old Trafford last Sunday.
I’ve watched him a lot this season and he’s not good enough
The midfielder committed himself into a tackle and failed to track Paul Pogba into the box, who scored.
That was the final straw for Le Tissier, who says Arsene Wenger’s replacement must cut the club’s losses on £35million signing Xhaka.
“Yes (Xhaka should be sold),” Le Tissier said.
“I don’t think he’s good enough for Arsenal.
Arsenal star Granit Xhaka is yet to convince many critics
“This isn’t what you want. You wouldn’t even see that on a Sunday morning down your local park.
“Alright, you might do, but what is he thinking? Once he’s slid and got up, he didn’t try a leg to get back.
“He just jogged back, he didn’t try to get goal side of Pogba to try and stop him from doing that.
“I’ve watched him a lot this season and he’s not good enough.”