Arsenal accountability: The questions and the mistakes

Players Expected to Leave are Still Around

Granit Xhaka and Hector Bellerin were both expected to leave Arsenal this summer. It was felt that a change was necessary for all parties involved.

Xhaka’s troubles have been well documented and Bellerin’s performances have dropped off since returning from ACL surgery.

Negotiations with Roma for Xhaka and Inter Milan for Bellerin dragged on and eventually fell apart.

Bellerin’s situation remains unresolved.

Meanwhile, Arteta turned around and decided to give Xhaka a contract extension.

Does the Arsenal brass think keeping players that the club wanted to offload but couldn’t get rid of fill fans with confidence? We know they’re trying but it’s not a good look and frankly, it’s embarrassing.

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