Arsenal players 'lose faith in Emery' over stuttering bid to qualify for UCL

Arsenal players have lost faith in head coach Unai Emery and do not believe he is the man to salvage their season, according to Telegraph.

Arsenal players are confused by Emery’s selections, tactics and instructions, and believe the team has no identity under the Spaniard. In the boardroom, chairman Chips Keswick reportedly considered submitting his resignation after the 2-2 draw on Saturday, such was his frustration with the club’s plight.

Emery still has his supporters and sympathisers in the dressing room, but they are becoming few and far between, as players fear that he will not be able to find the right formula.

A source told Telegraph Sport: “The problem is the coach. He still makes bad decisions and changes his tactics. There is no identity to the team and the players do not see any progress.

“The recent performances and results have had a big impact on the belief of the squad. Does anybody still think they can qualify for the Champions League under the coach? I don’t think so.”

“Mourinho taking over at Tottenham has only made it worse,” said a source. “He may not be to everyone’s liking, but he is a winner and Spurs have made it clear they want to win.

“Unai Emery is not seen as a coach on the same level as Guardiola, Klopp or even Mourinho. Frank Lampard has already built an identity at Chelsea and Brendan Rodgers is doing very well at Leicester. All of this puts more pressure on him."