MX23RW : Thursday, July 4 09:42:14| >> :60:55:55:

Arsenal's Bernd Leno praised by Mikel Arteta after Norwich City decision

Bernd Leno praised by Mikel Arteta after Norwich decision
© Reuters
Bernd Leno earns praise from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for his reaction to being dropped in last week's 1-0 win over Norwich City.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Bernd Leno's reaction to being dropped for last weekend's 1-0 victory over Norwich City.

The Germany international has held his spot as Arsenal's first-choice goalkeeper for the past three seasons, but the arrival of Aaron Ramsdale has led to greater competition for the gloves.

After conceding nine goals in his opening three Premier League games this season, Leno made way for Ramsdale in last weekend's victory, and Arteta has affirmed that the ex-Bayer Leverkusen man has remained professional the entire time.

When asked to comment on reports that Leno reacted poorly to being dropped, Arteta told the press: "No that's not true. He was top with his teammates in training and everything. That's not true.

"Bernd was not pleased when I told him he wasn't playing. But he is a top professional and a top person. He should be disappointed and he should support his teammates like they all have with him. That's exactly what he's done."

The Gunners boss was also asked about a possible return for Jack Wilshere on a contract but was quick to dismiss any hopes of the 29-year-old pulling on the red jersey again.

ID:463970:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect1963:

Click here for more stories about Bernd Leno

Click here for more stories about Arsenal

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in action during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City on April 1, 2018
Read Next:
Mikel Arteta rules out Jack Wilshere Arsenal return
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Euro 2024 fixtures header
Friday, July 5
 
5pm
Quarter-Finals
Spain
vs.
Germany
 
8pm
Quarter-Finals
Portugal
vs.
France
Saturday, July 6
 
5pm
 
8pm
Tuesday, July 9
Wednesday, July 10
Sunday, July 14
Tables header RHS

Group A

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Germany Germany32107
Q Switzerland Switzerland31205
3 Hungary Hungary31023
4 Scotland flag Scotland30121

Group B

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Spain Spain33009
Q Italy Italy31114
3 Croatia Croatia30212
4 Albania national flag Albania30121

Group C

TeamPWDLPTS
Q England flag England31205
Q Denmark Denmark30303
Q Slovenia Slovenia30303
4 Serbia Serbia30212

Group D

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Austria Austria32016
Q France France31205
Q Netherlands Netherlands31114
4 Poland Poland30121

Group E

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Romania Romania31114
Q Belgium Belgium31114
Q Slovakia Slovakia31114
4 Ukraine Ukraine31114

Group F

TeamPWDLPTS
Q Portugal Portugal32016
Q Turkey Turkey32016
Q Georgia Georgia31114
4 Czech Republic Czech Republic30121


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!