OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO broke in tears after being substituted in Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool.
Arsenal went two goals ahead at Anfield after 28 minutes, putting them on course to maintain their eight-point gap to Manchester City.
However, a Mohamed Salah goal was later followed up by super sub Roberto Firmino.
The Brazilian headed home a late equaliser after some brilliant play from Trent Alexander-Arnold to nutmeg Zinchenko before clipping a cross to the far post.
It would prove to be Zinchenko’s final part in play, being subbed off for Kieran Tierney a moment later.
The Ukrainian could then be seen on the bench with his hands on his face.
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He appeared to be upset with his last involvement being one which saw Arsenal lose the chance for an important victory.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher was critical of Zinchenko’s defending, telling Sky Sports: “I can’t get Zinchenko out of my head.
“The league title’s on the line, you’ve got to be more aggressive. That can’t happen.
“There’s got to be more intensity from Zinchenko. It’s almost like he’s training and doesn’t want the ball to go through his legs.”
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Fellow Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane added: “You think about the modern full-back and the obsession is how good they are going forward.
“I think they have lacked that real pride in defending. Zinchenko had to get down low. It’s all far too easy – especially if you’re going to win titles.”
Zinchenko’s ex-club Man City produced another emphatic win on Saturday, and it now means the title race is down to just six points.
It also means Pep Guardiola’s serial winners can close the gap to just three points if they win their game in hand.
This being said, the two sides will meet on April 26 for a crunch title decider at the Etihad.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
