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Oleksandr Zinchenko publicly names two Arsenal players who never pass the ball

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Updated 10:15 25 May 2023 GMT+1Published 10:09 25 May 2023 GMT+1

Oleksandr Zinchenko publicly names two Arsenal players who never pass the ball

Few would have guessed this.

Joe Adams

Joe Adams

Oleksandr Zinchenko has joked that two Arsenal players never pass the ball.

Zinchenko has been a revelation since joining Arsenal from Manchester City last summer.

The Ukranian has been essential to Mikel Arteta's title challenge this season, becoming the Gunners' first choice at left-back.

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Despite eventually falling short to Manchester City in the title race, Zinchenko will rightly feel his place is safe in the starting 11 next term.

According to The Athletic, he has already played his last game of the campaign after picking up a calf injury during Arsenal's 2-0 win over Newcastle.

The 26-year-old has been sorely missed in consecutive defeats to Brighton and Nottingham Forest, which have further tarnished an otherwise excellent season.

His ability to tuck into midfield when his side are in possession has given the likes of Granit Xhaka freedom to roam forward. While his calmness on the ball and extensive passing range has been a huge plus point.

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However, not everyone in the side is as selfless, Zinchenko has joked.

Zinchenko names two players who never pass

Chatting to the Ultimate Champions Youtube channel, Zinchenko joked that Martin Odegaard and Rob Holding do not "pass the ball".

The defender was asked to name the player with the most number of touches during a game.

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He opted for Leandro Trossard to have had the most during Arsenal's 4-1 win over Leeds in April, but was informed it was in fact Odegaard.

“He has more! He never pass the ball, he never pass the ball,” Zinchenko joked in response.

Indeed, few can question Odegaard's contribution to the team this season, having scored 15 goals and provided seven assists in the league this season.

Zinchenko was then told that Rob Holding had the most touches in another game, to which he replied: “That’s what I’m saying, you never pass the ball!”

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Oleksandr Zinchenko, Arsenal, Martin Odegaard, Football, Premier League

Joe Adams
Joe Adams

Joe is a Journalist for SPORTbible with a primary focus on football. He has previously covered a number of other sports including boxing, rugby and F1. Wishes he was born left-footed.

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