Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has said he and his team-mates support scrutinised midfielder Granit Xhaka "all the way" amid uncertainty regarding his place as club captain.
Xhaka, 27, was omitted from the squad that lost 5-4 on penalties to Liverpool following a thrilling 5-5 draw in the Carabao Cup fourth round at Anfield on Wednesday.
Unai Emery dropped the player after he was booed off the pitch by his own fans in the 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday. The Switzerland international appeared to tell supporters to "f--k off" as he left the pitch, and he threw down his jersey.