‘Worst performance’, ‘hopeless’: Nation’s media smashes into £20 million Arsenal player after ‘horror’ Euro 2024 display

One Arsenal player had a forgettable evening at Euro 2024.

Nine of Mikel Arteta’s players were called up by their national teams for the competition, with variable results.

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Some, such as William Saliba, have performed admirably, while others, such as Leandro Trossard and Kieran Tierney, have disappointed.

Another Arsenal player has come under fire for a poor performance in the club’s final Euro 2024 encounter on Tuesday.

What Polish media is saying about Arsenal player Jakub Kiwior’s performance against France.In January 2023, Arsenal bought Jakub Kiwior from Spezia for £20 million (Sky Sports).

The Pole is an incredible talent. He possesses all of the physical and technical traits that a centre-back should have, as well as being extremely adaptable.

Kiwior can play on either side of central defence in a back four, anywhere in a back three, as a left-back or left-wing-back, or in defensive midfield if necessary.

That is why Arsenal signed him, and he is also a crucial player for Poland, where he has performed admirably since his debut in June 2022.

However, against France in Poland’s final Euro 2024 game, Kiwior was far from his best.

Kiwior o karnym w meczu z Francją. "Nawet się nie łudziłem" - Polsat Sport

The 24-year-old got away with a blunder in the first half, when he recklessly misplaced the ball, allowing France to score. Lukasz Skorupski saved him with an excellent save in goal.

Following the break, Kiwior was penalized for an unnecessary foul on Ousmane Dembele. This enabled Kylian Mbappe to score from the spot.

Kiwior has received negative feedback from Poland’s national media outlets.

Meczyki rated the Arsenal defender 3/10 and stated, “His poorest performance for the national team. The resulting penalty kick was simply a synopsis of the fatal game.

“He was a threat to our defense in the first half because he lost the ball without thinking. He consistently lost duels against Ousmane Dembele.”

Jakub Kiwior: karny dla Francji słuszny, starałem się o tym szybko  zapomnieć | TVP SPORT

Sport Radio Zet rated him 2/10 and stated, “From the perspective of rivals, it probably was like this: let’s play 14, he is weak.” And he was.

“Hopeless ball recovery in the 19th minute could have resulted in a goal, then he gave another chance to a rival, and lastly, he committed the foul on Dembele that resulted in a penalty. “A forgettable performance.”

Finally, TVP Sport rated Kiwior 3/10 and stated, “Until now, a certain defensive point, but today he just played a nightmare match.”

“Electric, there are several basic losses in play. Furthermore, he was harassed by (France’s) 11 after fouling Dembele in the penalty area.