France legend Franck LeBoeuf has criticised Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard for being too simple and obvious to his opponents.
The 26-year-old Norwegian, who wore the armband for the entire game, failed to save the Gunners from a 2-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals and a 3-1 aggregate defeat. “
It’s crazy because you don’t want to criticise him,” said former Chelsea defender LeBoeuf, speaking as a pundit on Ødegaard’s performance.
“Odegaard seems like a good guy and you want to be with him, ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี but you have to analyse what he does too. It’s too simple and obvious.
Arsenal entered the match needing a comeback after a 1-0 loss in the first leg at the Emirates. However, despite starting brightly in Paris, Mikel Arteta’s side ultimately lost 3-1 on aggregate, with PSG booking their place in the final to face Inter Milan.
Ødegaard had an early opportunity to level the tie when his shot from the edge of the box was brilliantly saved by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. As the match progressed, PSG took control with goals from Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi either side of half-time. Although Bukayo Saka pulled one back for Arsenal, they couldn’t complete the turnaround.
” He doesn’t take risks. Ødegaard doesn’t try to pass the ball if he thinks he might fail, even if it could make the difference. “
“Odegaard plays too ‘clean’ football, which is fine in modern football, but I don’t think it’s enough. “
“I’ll give the example of Dennis Bergkamp. He can take risks and try something that few people can do. That’s what Ødegaard is missing.”