This archive report was first published on 7 July 2020.
Matteo Guendouzi's future at Arsenal hangs in the balance after a disagreement with manager Mikel Arteta following the team's loss to Brighton on June 20, 2020.
According to reports, Arteta has not included Guendouzi in first-team training since the incident, and the midfielder has been training alone with a fitness coach.
Arteta and technical director Edu held a crisis meeting with Guendouzi after the Brighton incident, and it is claimed that they were left unimpressed by the player's response.
Guendouzi had previously drawn Arteta's ire during a mid-season trip to Dubai in February, but was given a second chance and returned to the line-up.
However, it seems that Arteta has been left frustrated by Guendouzi's response to his latest punishment, and the player has yet to apologize for his actions.
Arsenal have explored the possibility of using Guendouzi in a swap deal in the summer transfer window, and club chiefs are expected to meet with the player's representatives in the coming days to discuss the situation.
Arteta has refused to answer questions about why Guendouzi has not even made the bench since the Brighton incident, but has explained his 'on the boat' comment, stating that players who respect the team's values and are committed to their culture are welcome to stay.
