Former Poland keeper Jan Tomaszewski has told Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to allow Wojciech Szczesny an exit from the club.
The Pole was dropped from Arsenal’s last two games as a punishment for a smoking incident which took place in the showers at Southampton’s St Mary’s ground on New Year’s Day.
Szczesny, who was fined £20,ooo for the incident is said to be frustrated at losing his place in the first team and Tomaszewski has called on the situation to be resolved.
“I think the smoking in the showers incident was only an excuse to fine Wojciech,” he told reporters. “Wenger made sure that someone was a scapegoat.
“He is losing in the race for the Champions League, and if they miss out on the competition, that would be a huge loss for the club.
“Of course, Szczesny was at fault for both goals against Southampton, but that’s not the most important thing in this situation. If Wojciech is dropped, then he should be loaned out, somewhere where he will play regularly.”