Freddie Ljungberg Archives ⋆ LSU

Nov232020 by JBNo Comments

Ljungberg questions Ozil’s Arsenal exile & hints at Arteta’s reasoning

Premier League

Freddie Ljungberg would not have axed Mesut Ozil from the team and says the team miss his creativity in certain matches, though feels he no longer suits the style Mikel Arteta favours. Ozil was omitted from Arsenal’s Premier League and Europa League squad lists and appears to have played his final match for the gunners, with his current contract expiring next summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ljungberg, who was previously the assistant to Arteta until he left his role in August, started Ozil in his first three matches as interim manager and is still a fan of the player, though feels his exile from the team is a tactical decision from the manager. When quizzed on why Ozil has found himself out in the cold now, Ljungberg told Sky Sports: ‘I can’t answ...

Dec222019 by JBNo Comments

Ljungberg hits out at Ozil’s behaviour after Arsenal draw with Everton

Premier League

Interim Arsenal manager Freddie Ljungberg has criticised Mesut Ozil's behaviour after his substitution against Manchester City at the Emirates last week. The German midfielder kicked his gloves after being substituted during the second half of Sunday's 3-0 defeat to the Premier League champions (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As a result, Ljungberg - who took temporary charge of Arsenal for the last time in Saturday's draw at Everton - said even if Ozil had been fit, he would still have left the player out of the matchday squad at Goodison Park. The Swede explained why he made that choice after the game against Everton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "For me, I got asked after the game about Mesut," he said. "He walke...

Dec22019 by JBNo Comments

Scholes slams Arsenal interim boss Ljungberg for not wearing suit on sidelines

Premier League

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has criticized Arsenal's interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg for not wearing suit during his first game in charge of the club. Recently, Spanish manager Unai Emery was fired at the Emirates Stadium due to poor run of form, and his exit paved ways for Ljungberg to take over an interim role at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal were forced to a 2-2 draw by Norwich City in Freddie Ljungberg's first match in charge of the gunners which was not a good result for the North London team. And while speaking about his old opponent in the Premier League, Paul Scholes believes Ljungberg should have put on suit and tie if he wants to become a permanent manager. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []...

Nov292019 by JBNo Comments

Unai Emery sacked by Arsenal as Ljungberg takes temporary charge

Premier League

Arsenal have sacked manager Unai Emery after the side's worst run of results since 1992. Arsenal are without a victory in their last seven games after Thursday's 2-1 loss against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal have won only four of their 13 Premier League matches this campaign and are now eighth, eight points adrift of the Champions League places. Unai Emery was appointed as successor to Arsene Wenger in 2018 but has lasted just 18 months as the club's head coach. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Former Arsenal winger and member of 'The Invincibles', Freddie Ljungberg, will take charge of the first team while they search for a permanent replacement for Unai Emery. As...