display in the 3-2 defeat against Olympiacos was
unacceptable.
Per Mertesacker has admitted that Arsenal were simply not
good enough in their 3-2 Champions League defeat to
Olympiacos.
The Premier League side twice got back into Tuesday's game
after falling behind, but eventually failed to bounce back a third
time as Alfred Finnbogason made the difference.
Mertesacker told the official Arsenal website: "We lacked that
concentration and it is not understandable why we drifted and
did not do the job we are used to doing. That is not acceptable
and we will be punished [for that] in the Champions League.
"We need to get behind the ball and play better defensively. We
lacked discipline, even when you get a goal back don't rush
yourself. Get your discipline back and with possession you get
your chances. If we are not disciplined and do not chase the
ball we have got no chance.
"We have got a couple of days to look back on that
performance. I think everyone will have regrets and it is good to
take that away.
"It will take a couple of days to recover and to think about
Manchester United and play in a different competition, which
will be a good opportunity to come back to the Emirates and
play our football with possession and dynamism."
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