Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher has hit out at two of Arsenal's players who he feels massively contribute to Unai Emery's exit
Jamie Carragher has hit out at Arsenal duo Sokratis and David Luiz after their interviews following the 2-0 win over Manchester United on New Year's Day.
Mikel Arteta's search for his first win as Arsenal boss finally ended at the beginning of 2020 at the Emirates as both Nicolas Pepe and Sokratis netted for the hosts.
Sokratis and Luiz both gave interviews after the contest and explained the changes that Arteta had brought to the club following the sacking of Unai Emery in November.
Freddie Ljungberg took over on an interim basis but the duo insisted that only since Arteta came in has there been noticeable improvements.
Sokratis and Luiz were praised for the honesty of those interviews but Carragher now believes it was another example of the duo passing the buck once again.
"In the immediate aftermath of Arteta's first win - at home to Manchester United - there was a reminder of the challenges ahead via the interview given by defenders David Luiz and Sokratis," Carragher told The Telegraph.
"It was lauded by some for exposing the problems under the previous manager.
"'The fun is back,' said Sokratis, the clear implication being the players did not enjoy playing for Emery.
"Luiz suggested there was a physicality issue in the squad and also said this: ‘It is beautiful to see how the kids start to understand the commitment and the behaviour they have to do to achieve big things in life and in football.’
"I was shaking my head watching these comments being made. The kids, David?
"It is the performance of senior players like Sokratis and Luiz that has been killing Arsenal, not the youngsters.
"The side has suffered from what I call ‘the Arsenal disease’ where defenders continued to retreat and invite pressure."
