Arsenal have confirmed Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not be part of their squad for the Europa League final against Chelsea.The Armenia international’s safety was a concern due to a dispute between his country and host nation Azerbaijan.
Getty Images2View this post on Instagram Having considered all the current options, we had to take the tough decision for me not to travel with the squad to the Europa League Final. Its the kind of game that doesnt come along very often for us players and I must admit, it hurts me a lot to miss it. I will be cheering my teammates on! Lets bring it home @arsenal #uel #final #arsenal #chelsea #afc #coygA post shared by Henrikh Mkhitaryan (@micki_taryan) onUEFA responded: “Working alongside Arsenal FC, UEFA sought and received assurances regarding the player’s safety in Azerbaijan from the highest authorities in the country.“As a result of these guarantees, a comprehensive security plan was developed and given to the club.“While the club acknowledges the efforts that UEFA and the Azeri government have gone to in this matter, we respect the personal decision not to travel with the player.”
Getty Images2Confirmed info: Mkhitaryan is not going to Baku with Arsenal for @EuropaLeague final because uefa didn't respond to our request of safety for him. What a disgrace is this organisation. We should boycott this final. @UEFA where is your fair play rule? Rubbish.— Adalbert (@adalbertAFC) May 21, 2019
I see that the Arsenal player Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not be travelling to Baku for the Europa League final,In my opinion, no one should travel from both Chelsea and Arsenal in support of Henrikh, the final should never have been in Baku in the first place. #arsenal #chelsea— PAllen9291 (@PAllen9291) May 21, 2019
Credit to Chelsea fans for saying they should boycott the game too by the way. Humanity is way above football and although Mkhitaryan isnt a world beater, he hasnt played a whole Europa League campaign to be told he cant play due to political reasons.Fucking disgrace.— . (@PierreologyV2) May 21, 2019
@ChelseaFC @Arsenal Given Mkhitaryan isnt going given visa and safety issues why dont you both boycott the game. As a Chelsea ST holder I want both teams to be able to take all their players. The location is a farce and in Asia. Lets stand up to @EuropaLeague greed— chris saunders (@chrissaunders10) May 21, 2019
So Henrikh Mkhitaryan will NOT be travelling to Baka for #EuropaLeagueFinalWell done @UEFA you bunch of corrupt hypocrites. So much for their anti-racism campaign. Its all okay when loads of money is involved. @arsenal & @ChelseaFC should boycott the final.— Hendon Gooner (@HendonGooner) May 21, 2019
Should not both @Arsenal and @Chelsea jointly issue a statement and boycott the @EuropaLeague Finals because of #Mkhitaryan issue ???— Rajasimhan (@simhan87) May 21, 2019
Travel limitations, number of ticket allocations and now Mkhitaryan will not be travelling over safety concerns for himself, his family and the potential tension it may bring to the rest of the squad. Disgraceful organisation UEFA, Baku simply not fit to host this final. #AFC— Gunners.com (@Gunnersc0m) May 21, 2019
Arsenal confirm Henrikh Mkhitaryan will miss the Europa League Final due to security concerns.Absolutely shame on UEFA for ever choosing Azerbaijan.Let's do it for Miki #afc pic.twitter.com/3I5CrqdwsT— Engr Udenze (@kennydenz) May 21, 2019
Mkhitaryan missing the final for safety reasons is an absolute farce. UEFAs decision to hold the final in Baku is corrupt and irresponsible. It was shocking when it was fans who were unable to travel, but for Arsenal to lose a top player is nothing short of disgraceful. #afc— Adam Keys (@_AdamKeys) May 21, 2019
Feel so sorry for #Mkhitaryan being forced to miss the final. Both clubs should boycott the final. Make UEFA pick a more reasonable venue. Absolute shambles. #AFC #CFC— Shane (@shanethegooner) May 21, 2019
If the club were to boycott the final on the back of today's Mkhitaryan news, I would back them.— James Seymour (@JSey1) May 21, 2019
This is genuinely disgraceful. I hope there's a further statement to come from Arsenal about the fact this decision has had to be made, because it needs to be condemned in the strongest terms possible. https://t.co/aYTSHp0PmT— arseblog (@arseblog) May 21, 2019
I dont really like Mkhitaryan, but its an absolute joke that weve essentially been forced to withdraw a first team player from playing in our first European final for 13 years. It could have huge ramifications for the club for the next decade.— Be Well (@SkipperAFC) May 21, 2019
If you cant guarantee a players safety. How Are you going to protect the entire team? Final game should be moved to another stadium ! #EuropaLeagueFinal #Arsenal #Mkhitaryan #afc https://t.co/Q9580fKl6m— Arsenal Long Island (@Arsenal_LINY) May 21, 2019You can listen to all the build up ahead of the game plus live commentary of the Europa League final on May 29 live on talkSPORT
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