It appears that Jakub Kiwior has encountered difficulties since his move to Arsenal from Spezia a year ago, with suggestions that the Poland international might have taken on a challenge that was too significant.
The transition from a relegation-threatened team in Italy to a title contender in England has not been seamless for Kiwior. While he was a regular player in Italy and for the Poland national team, at Arsenal, he finds himself far down the pecking order and rarely gets opportunities to play.
The defenders ahead of him in the pecking order are perceived as more accomplished, consistently receiving the manager’s preference over the former Spezia player.
Despite his limited playing time, Arsenal still views him as an important squad member who can provide cover when the options above him are unavailable.
Polstat Sport TV journalist Marcin Lepa has raised questions about Kiwior’s move to the Emirates, suggesting that it may have been too ambitious a step for him at this stage in his career.
He said, as quoted by Tuttomercatoweb:
“At Spezia he played several matches but didn’t gain too much experience. Then it’s clear, from the economic point of view it was an important transfer but for his growth… A step for which he wasn’t yet ready.”
Adding: “Maybe he is the third or fourth choice, he has little international experience and difficulty in carving out a place. I think it is a question of a step that is perhaps too important, perhaps he needed a smaller calibre club.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Kiwior has struggled to play, but that does not mean we should allow him to leave next month.
With Jurrien Timber still sidelined, that will be a big mistake, so he probably should wait until the end of the season.
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The gaffer needs to give him a gentle introduction in the games, that could start when we are facing mid table teams
Very strange. He’s done very well, but he’s a CB first and foremost, and we already have two very good ones – it would be tough for anyone to break through. When he’s played at CB he’s been good, fits in nicely and even played fairly well as the right CB, which wouldn’t have been so familiar to him.
He’s also done well at LB when called upon – he’s a good defender but he’s just not the type of attacking fullback we’d want as first choice, and that’s not likely to change.
Imo he’s a trusted CB option, who’s just struggled to push ahead of Gabriel to be a regular starter. He’s still young, hasn’t been here that long, and he certainly hasn’t failed in his time at a big club. The only reason we should want to sell him is if he’s unhappy, otherwise, I think he’s on a good path and his time will come.
Your final sentence sums it up very well Davi.