The presence and power of Arsenal fans on social media is well-known. They can get any of their players leading a poll, they bask in victories for all to see, and they experience epic meltdowns when things don’t go right.
The latter was visible for all to see when the club announced their squad for their important clash with Chelsea. Supporters were expecting a mess in midfield due to a number of injuries, but there was a surprise omission from the Gunners’ attack.
Here it is - our team for #CFCvAFC#WeAreTheArsenal pic.twitter.com/34kr8brxbG
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) February 4, 2017
With Welbeck and Giroud being benched in favor of Alexis, Walcott, and Iwobi; fans couldn’t help but wonder where Lucas Perez was. Having joined the north London outfit last summer, he has struggled for games in the Premier League despite his lovely contributions.
The Spaniard has two assists and three goals under his belt from his last three starts alone, but didn’t get the nod for the Stamford Bridge tie. If fit, he must definitely be wondering what he has to do to start.
Fans were not happy. They vented their frustration on Twitter, attacking Wenger in particular. Check out the best tweets.
Hahaha @Arsenal left Lucas Perez at home!!!
— Arse Wipe (@ArsendWenger) February 4, 2017
If he isn't injured then that is the biggest joke of the season so far!
I'll never understand how Iwobi starts virtually every game for us, but Lucas Perez struggles to make the bench #AFC
— Patrick Timmons (@PatrickTimmons1) February 4, 2017
@LP10oficial I think I speak for all Arsenal fans here
— Arsenal Latest (@ArsenalsNews) February 4, 2017
I'm sorry for you not playing & even tho u deserve better, I hope you won't leave us
Lucas Perez. Bought for 17 million. Can't make bench. Our team is improving.
— Hilary Chase (@HilariousChase) February 4, 2017
Let's see how hard our wide players work, I know exactly how hard Lucas Perez would have
— Bergkamp & Bergkamp (@Orangeiceman10) February 4, 2017
The fact that Arsenal haven't tweeted anything about Lucas Perez makes me think that he has been DROPPED from the matchday squad. WOW....
— Fäisal B (@The_Gunnersbury) February 4, 2017
No Lucas Perez??? I think Arsene Wenger should retire. Wenger is at that place where his brain does not function like a 45yr old anymore.
— OkB-Monini (@okbillion) February 4, 2017
Get out while you can @LP10oficial
— Ollie Daly (@AFCOllieJD) February 4, 2017
Lucas Pérez not even in the squad. Old man has lost the plot. Big time.
— Fouad (@FouadAFC) February 4, 2017
Can't believe Lucas Perez isint even on the bench for today's game . An absolute joke #CFCvAFC #Perez
— Brian O Mahony (@brianomahony_14) February 4, 2017
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