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Arsenal fans think it's time for an 'uncomfortable conversation' about one player after watching his performance in PSG defeat

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Updated 22:01 29 Apr 2025 GMT+1Published 21:54 29 Apr 2025 GMT+1

Arsenal fans think it's time for an 'uncomfortable conversation' about one player after watching his performance in PSG defeat

The Gunners faithful gave their thoughts on X, and some were not happy with one player in particular.

Luke Alfred Davies

Luke Alfred Davies

Arsenal supporters are all saying the same thing about a certain player following their 1-0 loss in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday (April 29).

Arsenal hosted PSG in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals, and their evening couldn’t have got off to a worse start when Ousmane Dembele put the away side ahead just three minutes in, which silenced the home fans gathered inside the Emirates.

And aside from Fabian Ruiz’s strike smashing the post, the first 45 minutes were relatively uneventful by PSG’s hefty standards.

On 47 minutes, Mikel Arteta’s side thought they had equalised when Mikel Merino nodded the ball past Gianluigi Donnarumma, however, the goal was ruled out after the Spaniard was adjudged offside.

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During the game, fans called out one player who did not have his best evening in an Arsenal shirt.

One fan said: "I’m sorry but Martin Odegaard is so frustrating. Mr busy. It’s all for show.... what does he actually do? For all his talent I need more from him, especially in games like this."

Martin Odegaard in action against PSG (Credit:Getty)
Martin Odegaard in action against PSG (Credit:Getty)

Another added: "Just standing around, really poor again. For all his talent he should be the one trying to open this up for Arsenal."

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A third explained: "Am I the only one who see's what he does off the ball?

"He's literally demanding the press. Say what you want about his g/a output but he's the leader out there demanding more from his teammates."

While a fourth claimed: "He’s dropped off since his injury at the start of the season.

"Think he’s lost range of motion in his ankle/foot since surgery which is why his shooting and passing is nowhere near where it used to be.

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"Was a different player before the injury."

A fifth joked: "He’d be class on a building site, he’s mastered looking busy while doing nothing."

When speaking on commentary for Prime Video, Alan Shearer explained how he was "disappointed" with the Norway international's performance and explained how he "expects more from him".

"PSG have been the better team tonight and I think the Arsenal fans will accept that," said Shearer.

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Odegaard was replaced late on by Ethan Nwaneri. The return leg will take place at Parc des Princes on May 7.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Arsenal, Champions League, PSG, Football, Ousmane Dembele, Mikel Arteta, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Martin Odegaard, Fan Reactions

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