The recent match of Arsenal against Olympiacos doesn’t make the best rerun in memory; indeed, the viewing experience was marred by the sight of Mikel Arteta apparently losing his temper with some player, according to sources. For some unfathomable reason, the players just were not in sync, and Olympiacos continued pressing. The scoreline was the last thing any Arsenal fan would wish for, and the anguish was writ all over the faces of the players and Mikel Arteta.
The Upshots According to Mikel Arteta: What Went Wrong?
Mikel Arteta was never one to shy away from showing affinity for his game. There was this moment during the tie where Arteta appeared really displeased over a player’s performance. Maybe he did not pass the ball well enough; too laidback in his mark-up; whatever, really!) Mikel was out there showing his displeasure.
Keep those club expectations high with those Arsenal players!
Huddlestone: The player must be very expensive and earn as much as £150,000 per week! What a lot of money! So, probably this means that Mikel Arteta getting upset hardly could mean that the player underperformed on this occasion, in contrast to those expectations.
So, then, what’s next for Arsenal from Mikel Arteta’s message?
There are two possible scenarios when Mikel Arteta gets angry with a player. The coach is probably trying to give the player a wake-up call; maybe he’s angry with the player to somehow drive him toward working and producing more. Or else, perhaps the unspoken punishment might be periods with scarce playtime for the player. There will always be competition for places in football, and if a player is not good enough, the coach may select someone else. Truth hurts-reality!
Authors Opinion
So what does it mean for Arsenal? Basically, this is what situations become expectations of what Mikel wants from his players. They have to give their absolute best to everyone in return. It is all about hard work, dedication, and an eager willingness to keep judging yourself to be better.”
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