Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko was visibly upset after the Gunners conceded the second goal against Leicester yesterday afternoon.
The Ukrainian may have felt he was somewhat to blame after being turned inside and out by James Maddison, and he was clearly disappointed with his own efforts:
Oleksandr Zinchenko’s furious reaction to Leicester City’s second goal today. #afc pic.twitter.com/tvATmF25H4
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) August 13, 2022
Despite his slight lapse defensively, supporters on Twitter were actually impressed with Zinchenko’s mentality after seeing the footage:
We love to see the passion!
— krys daddy 🔴 (@krysdaddy) August 13, 2022
Just the mentality we need.. You don't win things with nice guys
— Noel Mickedy (@noelmickedy) August 14, 2022
Standards
— Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT (@3cbPerformance) August 14, 2022
Elite winner
— Colin (@cmbfooty) August 14, 2022
The passion we need ❤️🤍
— 🇮🇪IRE_AFC⭕ (@IRE_AFC) August 14, 2022
This guy
— Habeeb Olalekan (@Hblink01) August 13, 2022
Always love his attitude
— Henry Enechi (@HenryEnechi1) August 14, 2022
Winner vibes
— DØN (@NotDPxpa) August 14, 2022
Zinchenko was rightly praised for his overall performance in the 4-2 win over the Foxes, with his contributions in the final third of the pitch a particular highlight.
The 25-year-old’s link up play with Granit Xhaka and Gabriel Martinelli on the left flank was very impressive and Kieran Tierney will certainly have a hard time getting his place back in the side.
Of course, Zinchenko will be keen to cut out any defensive errors, but the passion he showed after conceding the second goal showed his determination to improve all aspects of his game.
