Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi insists he's not bothered by criticism coming his way during his loan with Olympique Marseille.

Guendouzi has been criticised by pundits for his on-field antics and behaviour towards teammates and opposition.

But he said at yesterday's France presser: "It does not bother me, each has his opinion on football players. I stay focused on what to do. The most important thing is that I was adopted by the people of Marseille."

On the prospect of a France debut this week, Guendouzi also said: "These are the choices of the coach, it is he who decides. I work for this. There is a lot of competition. I'm ready to start or come in.

"It's true that I've been in a lot of squads, I hope to have my first minutes, it would be a kid's dream, it's already a huge source of pride to be in the group, I'm ready for that."