Former Tottenham Hotspur star, Jamie Redknapp has blamed Takehiro Tomiyasu for his show throughout Arsenal’s Premier League 2-1 defeat to Fulham.
Redknapp mentioned Tomiyasu, who got here on at half-time for Jakub Kiwior, ‘appeared misplaced’ and was a ‘nuisance’ for Arsenal throughout the encounter at Craven Cottage on New 12 months’s Eve.
Recall that Bukayo Saka gave the Gunners an early lead, however Fulham fought again, due to objectives from Raul Jimenez and Bobby De Cordova-Reid giving them a deserved win.
Nonetheless, Redknapp was vital of Tomiyasu’s efficiency.
“[Saka’s opener] ought to have been the catalyst for Arsenal to go on and win this sport so comfortably,” Redknapp mentioned on Sky Sports activities.
“He [Arteta] tried the change at half time. Tomiyasu got here into midfield and all he did was make a nuisance of himself for his personal crew.
“He was by no means given any width. He appeared misplaced in there.
“Midfield they weren’t fairly proper, they weren’t creating sufficient in order that they weren’t going to attain objectives. A lot possession with out the aim you want.”