Martin Odegaard directly responded to the criticism directed at him.
“Martin Odegaard countered criticism of the ceremony after the Liverpool game.”
Arsenal met Liverpool in the 23rd round of the English Premier League PL in the 2023/24 season at the Emirates Stadium in London, England, on the 5th and won 3-1.
Arsenal had absolutely necessary victory. Adding three points, Arsenal narrowed the gap to two points with Liverpool 51 points, which is at the top of the league. At the same time, they have confidence in their squad.
After the game, Odegaard's ceremony drew attention. A photo of Odegaard taking photos of Arsenal's photographer Stuart McFarland spread. He left a commemorative photo for a photographer who has devoted his life to his team.
"Liverpool Legend" Carragher did not hide his discomfort when he encountered this. "Just go down to the tunnel. You've already won. It was great. Back to the championship race. Go down to the tunnel. I'm serious," he said.
According to the British media Daily Star, fans criticized Carragher for being narrow-minded. One fan posted on social media, "Is it okay for coach Jurgen Klopp to enter the stadium after winning? Why doesn't he say he has to go down the tunnel? His complaints always come out."
Other fans had similar reactions. "Carragher is crying with his fans," "Tears streamed down from his eyes," and "He's just jealous." The majority of the respondents said there was no problem with Odegaard's behavior.
Odegaard directly answered the controversy surrounding him. He said, "If you can't celebrate after winning the game, when can you celebrate? We will be happy and humble with the victory."
"Those who love football, those who understand football, know how much it means to win this game. It was a huge game. It looked difficult, but we did it and the fans were unbelievable," he explained.
Odegaard said the whole team made the victory. "I think we all won together. So it's good to see. 메이저사이트
Meanwhile, Ian Wright, Arsenal's legendary striker, also said that critics are trying to kill the joy of football and that Arsenal fans should enjoy it. "Odegaard is taking pictures of a photographer who has worked for the club all his life. What's wrong with the captain doing that?" he asked.
He added, "It has nothing to do with the fact that we beat Liverpool. It's just a chance. Why is everyone trying to kill this joy? Don't kill the joy. There are still many seasons left."
