Henrikh Mkhitaryan Archives ⋆ LSU

Sep102019 by JBNo Comments

Mkhitaryan opens up about unhappiness at Arsenal before Roma transfer

Henrikh Mkhitaryan says he had to leave the Emirates to "get pleasure playing football again", as he signed for Roma on loan this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He joined Arsenal from Manchester United in 2018, and scored just eight goals in 39 league matches during his time in London. The winger, who scored two goals in his country's European Qualifier victory over Bosnia on Sunday, felt he had to leave England to find his love for football again. He said: "I have to enjoy playing football, no matter the place. In England, I no longer felt happy. "I got a call from my agent and I wanted to come, because it was a great opportunity for me. I didn't even have a discussion with my agent about money. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||...

May212019 by JBNo Comments

UEFA hit back at Arsenal over decision to leave Mkhitaryan out of their EL final squad

UEFA

UEFA have hit back at Arsenal over their decision to leave Henrikh Mkhitaryan out of their Europa League final team, claiming the club received assurances regarding his safety from ‘the highest authorities’ in Azerbaijan. The former Manchester United star has played a key role in Arsenal’s run to the final against Chelsea, which will take place in Baku next Wednesday, but the 30-year-old will take no part amid safety fears after talks with his club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-1705784569777019", enable_page_level_ads: true }); UEFA, however, claimed they helped devise a comprehensive plan but respect Arsenal’s decision to leave out one of their most important players. A statement read: ‘Working alongside Arsenal FC, UEFA sought...

Dec242018 by JBNo Comments

Mkhitaryan out for six weeks with fractured metatarsal

Premier League

Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is set to be out for six weeks after fracturing a metatarsal in his right foot, the club have confirmed. Mkhitaryan was substituted at half-time in the Carabao Cup loss to Tottenham on December 19 after colliding with Tottenham's Lucas Moura. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Armenia international subsequently missed the 3-1 victory over Burnley on Saturday and Arsenal have confirmed he will be not be available over the busy festive period after suffering a fractured metatarsal. Mkhitaryan is expected to return to training at the beginning of February and is set to miss important league matches against Liverpool and Chelsea. He could, however, return in time to play Manchester City away at the Etihad on Februar...

May122018 by JBNo Comments

Mkhitaryan reveals the truth behind Alexis Sanchez’s transfer to United

Premier League

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has hit out at suggestion he was merely a makeweight in the deal which saw Alexis Sanchez join Manchester United from Arsenal. Mkhitaryan, who had a difficult relationship with Mourinho, joined Arsenal on the same day that Sanchez was unveiled at Old Trafford, but the Armenian says he would have joined Arsenal, regardless of Alexis transfer. He told FourFourTwo : ‘When I heard I could swap Manchester United for Arsena, I said ‘yes I want to do that’. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I wasn’t evening thinking twice or thinking that maybe I don’t have to go. I said ‘no I want to go. I want to have more playing time. I want to enjoy playing attacking, offensive football’. I made the right decision coming here. ‘I didn’t’ come here to ...

Apr62018 by JBNo Comments

Pogba was offered to City in January, Guardiola reveals

Premier League

Pep Guardiola has claimed that Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan were offered to him by Mino Raiola in January. Raiola had called Guardiola a "dog" and a "coward" after Ibrahimovic's move from Manchester United to LA Galaxy, hitting out at the Catalan's treatment of Zlatan during their time at Barcelona. Ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby, Guardiola said that Jose Mourinho is not his only rival: "I have many.....especially agents. I have a lot." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about Raiola and his insults, the former Barcelona boss took his chance to fire back. “I will answer another day, today before the game I will not," he said initially, before changing his mind. “I could answer him. I have a question, yeah, I will answer him, com...

Apr52018 by JBNo Comments

Mkhitaryan aims sly dig at Mourinho after United exit

Premier League

The Armenia international left Manchester United to join Arsenal in January and said that the switch was driven by his desire to play attacking football. Henrikh Mkhitaryan has aimed a dig Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho again, saying that his transfer to the Emirates was because he wanted to play “offensive” football. Having being in and out of the United side under Mourinho, Mkhitaryan joined a Premier League rival as part of a deal which saw Alexis Sanchez move to Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 29-year-old is enjoying life under Arsene Wenger in London, with regular game time and a important role in an team that is attack-minded. Mkhitaryan told FourFourTwo that: “When I heard I could swap Man United for Arsenal, I said, ‘...