Ukrainian defender, Arsenal Alexander Zinchenko became the object of mockery of English supporters after the away match with Newcastle (2:0) in the 35th round of the Premier League.
Oleksandr Zinchenko entered Arsenal’s starting line-up for the match with Newcastle in the 35th round of the English Championship and spent 61 minutes on the pitch, after which he was substituted.
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The Ukrainian defender failed to distinguish himself with an effective action and showed himself not to be at his best in the defensive game.
Newcastle’s right winger Jacob Murphy in one of the episodes on the wing “surprised” Zinchenko, and he collapsed in his own penalty area. It is worth noting that after the surrender of the home team players, followed by a shot at Arsenal’s goal. Fortunately for the Gunners, the ball hit the post.
Arsenal’s Twitter channel Out Of Context posted a video of the moment, poking fun at the Ukrainian.
“Master class from Zinchenko,” the author signed the video.
— Arsenal Out Of Context (@ArsNoContext) May 8, 2023
Note that in the current season, Zinchenko played 33 games for Arsenal in all competitions, where he scored one goal and made two assists.
Mikel Arteta’s team, three rounds before the end of the season in the Premier League, is second in the standings and one point behind leaders Manchester City (“nationals” have a game in hand).
