“Fans needs to apologise to for ignorantly blaming everything on him”- Man United Legend Paul Scholes thinks Arteta is using £20M Arsenal player completely incorrectly which is why fans are upset with him and yet to see the best of him- Not Martinelli, not Jesus and not Zinchenko
In a recent episode of the 2 Robbies Podcast, football pundit Paul Scholes voiced his apprehensions about Arsenal’s utilization of Jakub Kiwior, a £20 million signing from the previous year. Scholes raised concerns about the absence of a clear strategy in deploying Kiwior, specifically highlighting the recent game against Fulham where the Polish international was positioned as the left-back.
Despite Kiwior’s natural inclination towards the left-back position, he appeared uncomfortable during the match, frequently drifting into the midfield. Scholes criticized this tactical decision, stressing that Kiwior seemed uneasy playing a role different from his accustomed position. The performance against Fulham was widely deemed as Arsenal’s worst in 2023.
While Kiwior has demonstrated technical prowess in various matches, the lack of a defined role within the squad has become evident. Arsenal manager Arteta faces the challenge of determining the optimal position for Kiwior in the team, especially considering his preference for left-back.
However, the attempt to integrate him into a role similar to Oleksandr Zinchenko’s has proven incompatible with Kiwior’s style of play. Looking forward to 2024, it becomes crucial for Arteta to identify and solidify Kiwior’s role within the squad. Starting with the left-back position as a foundation, Arteta can tailor Kiwior’s role to better suit his strengths, potentially creating a specialized position that maximizes the Polish international’s talent.
In doing so, Arsenal aims to unlock Kiwior’s full potential and contribute to the team’s success in the upcoming seasons.
