Matteo Guendouzi has not trained with the Arsenal first team since their defeat at Brighton more than two weeks ago.

Flavision has learned that Mikel Arteta has instructed Guendouzi to train alone with a fitness coach, after encountering problems with the player’s attitude and general conduct.

The Frenchman attracted headlines after his post-match spat with Brighton striker Neal Maupay. Although he escaped punishment from the FA, it has been a different matter internally.

Guendouzi was called to a meeting with Arteta and technical director Edu in the aftermath of the Brighton game but didn’t impress. Arteta’s decision to exclude Guendouzi is understood to be based on more than just this incident, which is seen as the latest in a series of indiscretions.

After all, this is not the first time Guendouzi has been the subject of disciplinary action by Arteta.

Justin Nwosu

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