Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann believes that Per Mertesacker is disrespecting his teammates and coaches at Arsenal.
Mertesacker made headlines a few weeks ago when he spoke about the way he reacts to games on an emotional and physical level.
The German talked about feeling anxiety before games, and how he would struggle to keep himself in the right mental and physical condition to play.
But his comments did not impress his compatriot.
"He makes another statement that is questionable for me," Hamann said on Sky in Germany.
"He is still under contract with Arsenal and says that he has no more buck and likes to sit in the stands. He is still paid by the club and has a responsibility.
"I find that disrespectful to the fans, his team-mates and the coach. The club is up to its neck at the moment and then you have one of the captains who sits down and says that he no longer wants to play for the club.
"Whether he is the right person to give young players values such as identity and loyalty next year, I have my doubts."