Per Mertesacker admits Arsenal's performance in Olympiacos defeat was "not acceptable"

Kampusbet  -    Per Mertesacker admits Arsenal's performance in Olympiacos defeat was "not acceptable" 

 

 

 

 

Agen Klik4D  -    Arsenal centre-back Per Mertesacker admitted the side's 3-2 defeat to Olympiakos was "not acceptable".

The Gunners are facing an early exit from the Champions League after losing their opening two group games.

Arsene Wenger's side face back-to-back games against Bayern Munich in matchdays three and four, knowing they can't afford to lose both if they are to progress to the competition's knockout stages.

“We lacked that concentration and it is not understandable why we drifted and did not do the job we are used to doing," Mertesacker, a second-half substitute, told Arsenal Player.

 "That is not acceptable and we will be punished [for that] in the Champions League.

We need to get behind the ball and play better defensively. We lacked discipline, even when you get a goal back don’t rush yourself.

Bandar Judi Online Klik4D  -   "Get your discipline back and with possession you get your chances. If we are not disciplined and do not chase the ball we have got no chance."

Next up for Arsenal is a Premier League home clash with table-toppers Manchester United and Mertesacker says it is crucial for the team to bounce back.

We have got a couple of days to look back on that performance," added Mertesacker. "I think everyone will have regrets and it is good to take that away.

“It will take a couple of days to recover and to think about Manchester United and play in a different competition, which will be a good opportunity to come back to the Emirates and play our football with possession and dynamism.”

Mertesacker could partner Gabriel against United after Laurent Koscielny suffered a hamstring injury in the second-half against Olympiakos.