Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Zinchenko Reveals Disbelief from Arteta; Reflects on Worst Season
Oleksandr Zinchenko, a player for Arsenal, is not happy.
He says his coach, Mikel Arteta, didn't believe in him anymore.
Zinchenko didn't play much last season and now feels like he might leave the team.
He said this was his worst season ever.
He used to play a lot and was important to the team.
Now, he mostly watches from the bench, which is tough.
He knows he's lucky to be a player, but it still hurts when the coach doesn't pick you.
Now, he's thinking about moving to other teams, like AC Milan or Borussia Dortmund, to get more playing time.
Oleksandr Zinchenko says he felt a lack of belief from Arsenal's head coach Mikel Arteta last season.
Zinchenko started only five games during the 2024/25 season.
He described the season as the 'worst professional season' of his career.
Zinchenko, formerly part of the leadership group, saw his playing time reduced due to injuries and new signings.
He is linked with potential moves to AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund.
- Who
- Oleksandr Zinchenko, Mikel Arteta.
- What
- Oleksandr Zinchenko expressed that he felt a lack of belief from Arsenal's head coach, leading to limited playing time and potential transfer.
- When
- During the 2024/25 season.
- Where
- North London (Arsenal)
- Why
- Zinchenko's decreased playing time and feeling of rejection from the coach.
Zinchenko's Perspective
Arteta's Perspective
Perception of Support
Zinchenko's Perspective
Felt a lack of belief from Arteta.
Arteta's Perspective
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- Player
- Oleksandr Zinchenko
- Team
- Arsenal
- Coach
- Mikel Arteta
- Season
- 2024/25
- Games Started
- 5
- Potential Transfers
- AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund