Paul Scholes launches x-rated rant accusing Oleksandr Zinchenko of ‘insulting’ Arsenal teammates
Paul Scholes took to Instagram to express his disregard for Oleksandr Zinchenko and his midfield positioning for Arsenal.
The Ukrainian international was named in the Gunners' starting XI for their 2-1 victory away at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night.
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Zinchenko has predominantly spent his Arsenal career at left-back and Mikel Arteta selected him in that position at the City Ground.
However, the 27-year-old was once a midfielder in the early stages of his career and often drifts into central areas, doing so against Forest.
Despite his versatility, Scholes was not pleased with his positioning and claimed it was an 'insult' to his midfield teammates.
The Manchester United legend, regarded as one of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history, said on an Instagram story: "A full back coming in to central midfield is an insult to a central midfield player...
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"I think he/she should be told to get the f*** back out there... night."
Zinchenko assisted Gabriel Jesus for Arsenal's opener, doing so via a throw-in on the left side of the pitch.
It was far from his best performance though, with the defender yet to really shine for the Gunners this season.
He struggled in their 1-1 draw with Liverpool in December, which lead to talkSPORT's Micky Gray suggesting he could prove costly in the title race.
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Jesus' opening goal was followed by Bukayo Saka's low finish, with Taiwo Awoniyi scoring a late consolation strike for Forest.
Arsenal's win has taken them up to 2nd in the table and two points behind leaders Liverpool.
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