Rio Ferdinand criticised Alexandre Lacazette for his role in Brighton’s equaliser against Arsenal (Picture: PA / BT Sport)Rio Ferdinand believes a lack of forceful characters within the Arsenal squad will continue to undermine Mikel Arteta and singled out Alexandre Lacazette for showing a lack of bravery in the build-up to Brighton’s equaliser. Saka at the back is a bit laboured, he’s got to get out in line with the defending line here. ‘On the task facing the Arsenal manager, Ferdinand added: ‘I think the recruitment needs looking at definitely, they are working on that and have got people in place. ‘You’ve got eight cup finals until the end of the season to go and get a respectable league position for Arsenal football club. ‘You want to galvanise a football club it not’s just about football ability sometimes all the players.

Source: Metro June 20, 2020 18:16 UTC