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Nation’s media say Arsenal 24-year-old was ‘ridiculed’ by Leeds United player last night
Despair for Wales. Last night turned out to be an emotional night for all the wrong reasons as Poland knocked Rob Page’s men out of Euro 2024 at the final play-off hurdle – after a penalty shootout.
It was Leeds United man Dan James that missed the crucial spot-kick late on, his penalty saved by former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szcz꧒esny – the last of 10 penalties, with the previous nine all being scored.
Despite the scoreline reading 0-0, it was an enthralling watch as two very evenly-matched sides went toe-to-toe at the Cardiff City Stadium. Both teams had chances to open the d🅷eadlock, but it remained 0-0.
Tottenham star ♎Ben Davies was prꦜaised by Welsh media as his country’s “star man” as he was handed the captain’s armband – and he had a goal disallowed. Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior saw out the entire 120 minutes.
Arsenal man Jakub Kiwior criticised by Polish media last night
The left-footed defender lined-up on the left side of a bacꦫk three – with both nations adopting a three-man defence, Naturally a centre-back, Kiwior has😼 been playing as a left-back for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Right now, the Poland star is 🔥first choice under Arteta despite the presence of Oleksandr Zinchenko. He has started Arsenal’s last seven matches 💖in the Premier League and the Champions League. A key figure.
Arteta will not be delighted to see that Kiwior played an entire 120 minutes a💞longside Szczesny and Robert Lewandowski – but for Kiwior, it was worth it, as Poland qualified for this summer’s Euro 2024.
Following the match, Polish media outlet gave their verdict on Kiwior’s performance. Out of a possible six, he got 3+ – with his first-half efforts criticised, and his handling of Leeds’ Connor Roberts.
“He didn’t play a good first half, especially at the end, when he was first ridiculed by Connor Roberts on the wing, and when Ben Davies’ goal was disallowed, he broke the line, 🐼losing a duel with Kieffer Moore.”
Workload could be taking a toll on Arsenal man Kiwior
That was Kiwior’s ninth game in the space of six weeks, starting all of them – and going in to extra time on two ꧃occasioꦓns. He played the first half of extra time against Porto before going off, on 105 minutes.
Having played every minute of Poland’s two games, clocking up 210 minutes of football not 🤡including injury time in five days, it might be that Kiwior’s performan🅷ce declined due to a bit of tiredness in his legs.
It is a quick turnaround for Arsenal’s international stars like Kiwio🌞r, with a huge clash against Manchester City next up on Sunday. Arsenal will need their best side fit, readyꦜ to go. Right now, that includes Kiwior.
Certainly, Lee Dixon reecntly said that Arsenal are a much better team whe Kiwior is in the 🦄side and against City in such a massive game, The Gunners need ℱto be at their ulimate best to get a result.