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Rio Ferdinand Hits The Nail On The Head About Alexandre Lacazette

Rio Ferdinand Hits The Nail On The Head About Alexandre Lacazette

He's weighed in on his situation following the arrival of Aubameyang and the defeat to Spurs.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Rio Ferdinand has offered some words of wisdom to Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette.

The French striker was drafted in by Arsene Wenger for a then-club record transfer in the summer. But the Arsenal boss shelled out a reported £60 million to lure Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to North London, in January.

Naturally, Lacazette has since fallen down the pecking order.

And he continued to play second fiddle to Aubameyang in the North London derby.

Lacazette started on the bench as the lethal Gabon international spearheaded Arsenal's attack.

Though, Lacazette entered the fray with Arsenal searching for a goal, and he had a guilt-edge chance in the closing stages but fluffed his lines.

Lacazette replaces Mkhitaryan. Image: PA
Lacazette replaces Mkhitaryan. Image: PA

And while dissecting the game, BT Sport pundit Ferdinand weighed in on his current form.

Asked whether he's struggling mentally or lacking confidence, the ex-United defender told BT Sport via Metro: "I think it's both.

Lacazette cuts a dejected figure. Image: PA
Lacazette cuts a dejected figure. Image: PA

Ferdinand added: "That's the risk you take when you sign two big players in the summer and then in January. It's up to Lacazette to say 'I'm here to fight - I don't care who has come in.'

"He's scored goals in France, he is a good finisher, but I don't care who you are, what level you're at, confidence comes out of your game and you aren't the same player.

Lacazette reacts to missing his chance. Image: PA
Lacazette reacts to missing his chance. Image: PA
Wenger also reacts to Lacazette missing a chance. Image: PA
Wenger also reacts to Lacazette missing a chance. Image: PA

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown also echoed Ferdinand's sentiment.

"He cost around £50m but he's been seriously effected by the Aubameyang purchase. He looks completely out of sorts. If he hits the target there he levels it.

What's your take on the whole Aubameyang-Lacazette situation? Let us know.

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Topics: Lacazette, Spurs, Football News, Football, Aubameyang, Arsenal

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Darren Till, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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