“What are you doing, man?. You cost us the win against this toothless Fulham”- Arsenal icon Patrick Vieira says 25-years old Arsenal star looks so lost and play like he’s a minus 1 against Fulham and Arteta can never win the PL title with the player

“What are you doing, man?. You cost us the win against this toothless Fulham”- Arsenal icon Patrick Vieira says 25-years old Arsenal star looks so lost and play like he’s a minus 1 against Fulham and Arteta can never win the PL title with the player

Patrick Vieira expressed his strong opinions on Takehiro Tomiyasu’s performance during Arsenal’s match against Fulham. The game ended in a 2-1 defeat for Arsenal, marking their second consecutive loss to conclude 2023.

At halftime, with the score tied at 1-1, manager Mikel Arteta decided to make a change, bringing on Tomiyasu for Jakub Kiwior at left-back. This position is crucial for Arteta’s tactical approach, and while players like Oleksandr Zinchenko have faced criticism, they generally adapt well to a midfield role when needed.

However, neither Kiwior nor Tomiyasu impressed in the left-back role on Sunday. Pundit Jamie Redknapp, speaking on Super Sunday, criticized Tomiyasu’s contribution, stating that he seemed lost and made things difficult for his own team by not providing the necessary width.

Redknapp remarked, “Tomiyasu came into the midfield today and just looked like a fish up a tree. I’m watching him going, what are you doing in there? That’s not his fault. He doesn’t play there. He’s a right-back predominantly, and you’re asking him to be a good midfield player.”

Arsenal’s recent struggles are evident, having won only one of their last six games across all competitions. They currently find themselves in fourth place in the table. The upcoming January transfer window presents an opportunity for Arteta to address these issues and make necessary adjustments.

As Arsenal fans express concern about the team’s lack of ideas, the January window might be the perfect time for Arteta to bring in reinforcements. Some supporters are particularly hopeful for a new left-back to be added to the squad during this transfer period.