Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior has seen his character called into question in the Polish media, albeit in a good way, after being snubbed in the first weeks of the new season.
Kiwior has yet to make an appearance for the Gunners in this campaign and Polish journalist Mateusz Borek believes some of the blame must be put on the player.
Speaking to Kanal Sportowy, Borek said Kiwior isn’t vocal enough off the pitch and this could be one of the reasons why he hasn’t been involved in Arsenal’s opening three league games or wasn’t allowed to leave in the summer. Borek believes the defender needs to question why he’s being left out by Mikel Arteta and or hasn’t been let go, rather than remaining silent.
“The character of Kuba Kiwior is also a problem. He is a very polite and well-behaved boy who does not say his grievances out loud. He does not question certain choices, and sometimes it is simply easier for the louder ones. Sometimes, for example, you can somehow force the club to make a decision,” said the journalist.
Ex Poland international Marek Koźmiński has also had his say on Kiwior’s situation at Arsenal and concerns it could have an impact on the national team.
Speaking to Futbol.pl, Koźmiński said Kiwior may have made a mistake by not leaving the north London side during the last window and that not getting games could impact Poland in the long run.
“Perhaps he made a big mistake, because he had the opportunity to leave the English team in the summer transfer window. Of course, his form in the club will strongly affect the form in the Polish national team,” said Koźmiński.
Kiwior made 30 appearances for Arsenal last season but has been frozen out in recent weeks. With the return of Jurriën Timber from injury and the signing of Bologna’s Riccardo Calafiori, the Pole has been left out of the starting eleven.
He’s contracted to the English side until June 2028.
