Arsenal coach went crazy on his player: ‘It came to me to crack a slap because of the one’
Mikel Arteta (43. Arsenal. He was eighth twice, there were also chaotic moments when the club was killed by the bottom, without points after the first few rounds, but then the Spaniard managed to rebuild the ‘artillery’ who has been one of the strongest English teams for the last three years.
For the last two seasons, the title of champions has escaped them, very likely they will look at the Liverpool back, but they have finally managed to reach the Champions League semi -finals, where they will have a lot to say. Arsenal read Real Madrid a football blade. After being demolished in London (3-0) in the first quarterfinals of the quarterfinals, The ‘artillery’ also celebrated on Bernabeu to place in the semi-finals where they will play against PSG. After the match, Artete shone from happiness, only he knows what the thorny path they had to go through, from the last place, to become one of the best European teams. A man who returned the football magic to the northern part of London.
– This is one of the most important nights of my career. I thought of my wife, my children and my family, because they were listening to what could happen in this stadium all week. And I am happy for my players and people who came to see us – said the Spanish strategist after the game.
He paid tribute to Pepu Guardiola, who was an assistant for three years.
– I called him this morning before the game because I am here thanks to him. He was my inspiration as a coach and as a player, and spent four years with him. If I am here, it is thanks to him.
He shone with happiness after a great victory, but Bukayo Saka managed to anger him with a non -halant penalty performance in the first half. Courtois defended him slightly, but still, the young Englishman scored a goal below, Vinicius equalized, and Martinelli shook the net for a new victory over the royal club in the referee’s compensation.
– It came to me to crack his slap. But he decided so, and that’s it. I worried that it could emotionally influence him.
