Former FC Twente chief Jan van Halst slammed Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka after their defeat to Manchester City.
Xhaka gave away a penalty won by Bernardo Silva as the Gunners surrendered the lead to lose 2-1.
Van Halst said on Ziggo Sport: “First of all, you should not stand on your heels as a defender. Then he runs into you, causing you to fall. He still takes two more steps. But pulling the shirt in particular is just a violation. That's just stupid.
“You can say he falls like a dying swan. No, he pulls on his shirt. He likes to fall, but it's so stupid. If you're defending inside the penalty area, you shouldn't let anyone run into you anyway. Do not slide. Well, that doesn't happen here. But pull a shirt… Geez.
“This is not a novice, is it. The reaction is impotence, he knows it. He thinks: 'what a jerk I am that I did this'. You give away the entire match in a few seconds."
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