Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has launched a scathing attack on his team-mates, blaming their 'bad attitude' for the club's poor form this season. The Gunners are winless in their last six Premier League matches after a 1-1 draw with Southampton on Wednesday, leaving them 15th in the table.
Leno insisted that manager Mikel Arteta is not at fault, instead pointing the finger at the players. 'The coach is least to blame for the fact that we are in this situation,' the German told Sky Sports. 'If you look at the way we were running around on the pitch at times, then the players are the only ones to blame. The attitude is bad, the discipline is lacking and we have no self-confidence.'
The goalkeeper highlighted recent red cards for Granit Xhaka and Gabriel as evidence of a lack of focus. 'We're getting red cards, making mistakes, standing out of position. These are things that we have clearly addressed a thousand times. In the end, it's a lack of focus on the part of the players,' he added.
Former Arsenal winger Theo Walcott, now at Southampton, also criticised his old club, saying they played 'with fear' in Wednesday's draw. Arsenal face a tough test on Saturday when they travel to fifth-placed Everton.
