Mikel Arteta has preferred Oleksandr Zinchenko at the left-back position.

The 25-year-old defender lost his regular spot to summer arrival Oleksandr Zinchenko who has been in brilliant form for the Gunners in his debut campaign.

Many sources reported that the left-back would push for an exit at the end of this season.

He has played second fiddle to the Ukrainian defender and made just four Premier League starts.

Many including club legend Lauren claims Tierney should be playing more for the first-team.

‘I don’t see why he should go. If Arsenal don’t need the money, why would you sell him?’ Lauren told the Sporting Post.

‘He’s a very good player. We saw it against Spain in the recent international for Scotland and he played very well.

‘You need everyone and you need Kieran to be in the squad. You never know from now, anything can happen with injuries and he needs to be focused and to play the way he is being asked by Arteta.

‘For next year it depends on what he wants. If he wants to be in a team week-in, week-out then it’s his decision. But for Arsenal you need the bigger squad and they should keep him.’

 

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