Former Arsenal and Southampton forward Theo Walcott spoke after the England Cup quarter-final match. In this game, the “Gunners” were defeated by the “Saints” 1-2.
According to Walcott, the impact of the London club’s head coach Mikel Arteta on the team on the field was noticeable:
“Watching Mikel from the sidelines, I felt again some of his traits from previous years. His energy seemed to be influencing the team again. It was a nervous, very strong, and emotional energy,” Walcott said.
At the same time, he noted that not only Mikel but many club staff sometimes joined in the actions on the field: “It was like there were too many chefs in the kitchen, the instructions were just too many.” These words show how actively Arteta and all the club staff participate in the team’s activities.
Currently, Arsenal has only two main directions left: to maintain the leading position in the English Premier League and to continue participation in the Champions League. The team will face Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-final.
In these competitions, the team’s fans can fully feel Arteta’s and the players’ energy, as well as the team spirit.
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