Zinchenko became emotional during a press conference, breaking down in tears as he expressed his deep sadness over the imminent departure of an Arsenal teammate. He shared his fear that without this player, the team would struggle on the pitch. Though the player in question is not Saka or Martinelli, their exit is confirmed for January, marking a significant loss for Arsenal.
Meanwhile, another Arsenal player, Kieran Tierney, is no longer part of Mikel Arteta’s plans for the club. After returning from a disappointing loan spell at Real Sociedad, Tierney seemed set to leave Arsenal during the summer transfer window.
However, a hamstring injury he suffered while playing for Scotland in Euro 2024 halted those plans. The injury, which he sustained during a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, ruled him out of action and delayed his expected transfer.
Although Tierney has since recovered, he has not made a single appearance in the matchday squad this season, and many fans have almost forgotten that he is still an Arsenal player.
According to Charles Watts, a well-known Arsenal journalist, Tierney’s qualities as a left-back do not fit into Arteta’s current tactical system, and there is no ill-will between the player and the club. Tierney is now working on regaining full fitness after his injury, and had he not been sidelined, he likely would have already moved to another club.
The expectation is that Tierney will seek a loan move in the January transfer window to gain game time, with a view toward securing a permanent transfer in the summer. Despite the struggles he has faced with injuries, Tierney remains a fan favorite at Arsenal.
Supporters have expressed sympathy for his situation, with some feeling that he has been treated unfairly by the club. One fan voiced frustration, calling it disrespectful for Tierney, who was a key player for the team during difficult times, to now be sidelined and phased out.
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