For me, he should be sent out of the window”- Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry James ONE Arsenal player who isn’t up to speed with the rest of his teammates right now- “It’s time he packs his load”

 

Thierry Henry highlights an Arsenal player who is currently lagging behind his teammates.

After dropping points in the title race with a loss to Bournemouth, Emmanuel Petit pointed out that one player isn’t meeting expectations. William Saliba’s red card added to a challenging day for Mikel Arteta’s team, but fortunately, Saliba will be available for midweek European competition as his suspension begins later this month.

With Martin Ødegaard still sidelined and Bukayo Saka struggling, Arsenal needs key players to step up. Petit specifically mentioned new signing Mikel Merino as someone who is currently not performing well.

Henry notes that Merino has yet to adjust to the pace of English football. In comments on Premier League Productions, Petit expressed concern about Merino’s adaptation, saying, “He hasn’t fully acclimated to the pace and intensity of the game here. In Spain, you have more time on the ball, but in the Premier League, you must think and react quickly. I believe he can adapt.”

Merino’s early injury setback has hindered his integration, but as an experienced international, he must quickly find his form. This weekend’s loss feels critical in the title race, especially with Liverpool and City securing wins. Merino needs to settle in fast and start contributing to the Gunners’ efforts.