The former striker believes there are players within the squad at the Emirates Stadium who are struggling to grasp the Spaniard's ideas
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith has revealed that some of the Gunners' players are struggling to understand Unai Emery’s tactical instructions.
“Maybe it is down to a lack of understanding,” he said.
“I have heard whispers, after all, that some of the players find their manager’s instructions confusing, that they do not really know what he wants them to do.
“If so, that does not bode well. Clarity of purpose is essential.”
The Sky Sports pundit and commentator went onto raise further issues with Emery, who has been at Arsenal since May 2018, and suggested that other than an impressive strikeforce, he has not been impressed by this Gunners side.
“Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, and Nicolas Pepe will cause anyone problems with their pace, ability and finishing, but behind that attack so many questions need answers," he added.
"On the evidence so far, something needs to change. Because as well as Arsenal played going forward in the second half against Tottenham, that midfield offered scant protection to a back four in need of plenty.”
“Every time the visitors sprang forward they looked really dangerous, encouraged by loads of space in the middle ground.”