Wayne Rooney attributes Arsenal’s narrow loss to PSG to three players. Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final first-leg loss to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
at the Emirates Stadium was met with sorrow from former England striker Wayne Rooney. Speaking on Amazon Prime, Rooney criticized the Gunners’ players, specifically Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, and Mikel Merino, for their “erratic” behavior during the match.
PSG outplayed Arsenal, with Ousmane Dembele netting the sole goal of the match in the fourth minute. READ MORE: POPE FRANCIS RECEIVES SPECIAL HONOR PRIOR TO ARSENAL VS PSG Clash AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM Rooney believed that the midfield triumvirate of Odegaard,
Rice, and Merino was unable to effectively press the opposition, resulting in significant gaps in behind that were exploited by PSG. Arsenal will attempt to regain momentum in the second leg of the semi-final, which is scheduled to occur in Paris next week. After serving a suspension in the first leg, Thomas Partey will be reinstated by the Gunners.
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