Ian Wright has encouraged Arsenal to prioritise two signings this summer after a disappointing defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League....CONTINUE READING
Ian Wright has vented his frustration following Arsenal’s defeat to Bayern Munich. The German giants cruised past Mikel Arteta’s side at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening, booking themselves a place in the Champions League semi-final.
Joshua Kimmich handed Bayern Munich the lead in the second half and, despite Arsenal’s best efforts, the visitors couldn’t find an equaliser. Speaking to the Stick To Football
podcast ahead of the tie, in order to progress into the next round.
“I’d love Arsenal to win it [the Champions League],” said the 60-year-old. “If we got there, to the final with [Manchester] City, I’d feel more confident. We’ve got to be more ruthless with the chances –.
“At the moment we’re not taking those chances even though in the end we won the game, but if we could take those chances, I’d be more confident about going to play these teams because we’re defending a lot better.”
Despite a forewarning, Arsenal ignored Wright’s advice – and Arteta is certainly aware of his side’s toothless frontline. Speaking to CBS Sports after the game,.
When asked about a lack of returns from strikers in front of goal, he replied: “We have been the team that has scored more goals in the Premier League. From everywhere, because of the reality is we don’t have a striker that is going to score 35 or 40 goals.
“So we have to live with that, we have many other qualities. Today is a day to stick behind the players, because they have given us so much and have taken us on this journey.”
Despite a frustrating result, Wright managed to put a lid on his anger. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, the former Arsenal striker posted a GIF of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine with the caption: “Peaceful thoughts…”
Then, on the Wrighty’s House
podcast the following morning, Wright explained why he believes the Gunners need to sign a left-back and a creative midfielder this summer. He said: “I just feel like we’re inexperienced and we’re just still short a couple of players.
“I think he’s got to do something about the left-back slot, about a real midfielder that can pass it forward, who can get forward and hit those shots. We need that X-Factor player.
“We need somebody who can come in who’s totally different from everything else. Somebody who you can think to yourself at least that he’s that special weapon.”
