"I don't think we were pinned back too much" - Arsenal leader hits back at critics
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Arsenal's skipper Martin Ødegaard gave a defiant post-match interview to journalist Ilias Pieters, firmly rejecting accusations that the Gunners opted for an overly cautious and defensive approach in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Despite losing the title in a penalty shootout, the Norwegian midfielder insisted that Mikel Arteta's game plan worked perfectly.
Details: Ødegaard openly defended the Londoners' footballing philosophy, stating that PSG's possession was sterile and posed no real threat.
"I really don't think we were defending too deep or being overly cautious in this match. Yes, PSG had the ball, they kept it for long spells, but even so, they barely created any truly dangerous chances near our goal."
It should be noted that the match itself ended with PSG's triumph in the penalty shootout.
For the record: Arsenal set a new Champions League anti-record.
