Piurters Arsenal wasted the chance to take the first step towards promotion to the grand finale of the Champions League. Mikel Arteta's team in the first match in front of their own audience lost 0: 1 from PSG. The winning goal was scored by Frenchman Ousman Dembele in the fourth minute.
This is how the English assessed Jakub Kiwiora in the match against PSG
Polish representative Jakub Kiwior In the eighth match in a row he came out in the basic composition of Arsenal. The Pole was somewhat criticized by the English media.
“The middle defender had several weak moments with the ball in the initial phase of the match when Arsenal He desperately needed to build a ball. Sufficient enough in his defensive duties ” – wrote the British daily” Independent “and gave him a rating” 6 “.
He got an identical note from The Athletic diary. “He was involved when Arsenal played the ball, trying to find a gap, but all the time he gave the impression that he was under the pressure of PSG attackers,” wrote journalists.
“6” Kiwior also received from “The London Standard”. “Weaker of the two central defenders of Arsenal. He had problems when Dembele led him out of speed and mobility,” and wrote the title that Kiwior faced defeat.
English Goal also mentioned the problems of a Pole from Dembele. “It was difficult for him to cope with fast Dembele, which is not embarrassing, especially considering how fantastically the Frenchman played this season” – added journalists to the Pole's note “5”.
English experts also had reservations about Kiwiora's ball playing. “He had a chance to shot his head at the beginning, which gently fell into the hands of Donnarummy. Unfortunately, his distribution of the ball was not in place when it was needed for the gunners” – wrote Football London and gave him a rating “5”.
Kiwior received one of the lowest notes in the team (5.5) from Givemesport. Only another defender – Jurrien Timber – received the lower one. “He had some really shaky moments with the ball, which almost led to goals or great opportunities for PSG. The Polish representative was good since they arrived in Arsenal, but today he was very shaky” – wrote journalists.
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The Pole was praised by Arsenixider. “Another qui -solid night of Kiwiora, who once again showed that he is more than capable as a deputy in the middle of defense,” wrote journalists and gave him a note “6”.
Return PSG match – Arsenal will take place on Wednesday, May 7 (at 21). However, on Wednesday, April 30 (21 at 21) the second semi -final: FC Barcelona – Inter Milan. We invite you to live live with both these matches at Sport.pl and in the Sport.pl Live mobile application.