Don’t see anything wrong with what he said, even when you take that usual aspect of “I’m here, so all positive” into account. Arteta does seem to be obsessive (not always positive) and detailed coach and Arsenal are a great club. Especially if all Zubi knew until now was Sociedad.
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I like Rice but there is a toxic thing at Arsenal of seemingly being more interested in finding an excuse than just buckling down and doing the fucking job.
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Yeah right…
Why did it hit them in March?
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£700m and one F.A. Cup.
Not sure if I’m more envious of Arsenal with genius Arteta or Newcastle with mind game king Howe.
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I’d hazard ours is less and we’ve won two league titles and a CL in that period.
Well up until two months ago (yes)
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The only trophy that Arteta won was with the team left behind by Emery.
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Found Arteta’s sock account.
Arteta has had several years to mould it, look at what Klopp had in 2015.
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yay, and there was much rejoicing…
Strange he didn’t mention the team Klopp inherited, before winning it all in 3 yeara
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I think most people would put 22-23 as the point at which this became his team. That summer he’d finally rid the last of the high priced attackers he didnt want and brought it in the two lads from City who solidified the idea of the way he wanted to play - an inverted FB to pack midfield and a “false 9” for a forward. Lots of fans were skeptical of playing without a proper striker, but they improved so most went with it, but at the end of the season the general perspective was that if they want to take the next step they needed a proper striker. Arteta didnt just say no, he doubled down by spending a big chunk of budget on a Jesus redux in Havertz and continued playing the same way. Last summer the complaints were still the same and Arteta still ignored them. Now, in this 4th year of proper ownership of the team he manages he has finally acquiesced.
I dont think mangers should be held to account for evolving their style and approach over time. But I think to now go out and buy the most textbook number 9 on the market after 3 years of rejecting claims of Arsenal needing a better striker is probably something that should have questions being asked.
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Kai Havertz is my favourite player into the Germany national team. For me is a very great performance, if he are a regular player at a great club in a great division outside Germany. I have a Germany jersey with the name of “King Kai”.
It’s very nice, Florian Wirtz has did too make the step to Premier League, in this case LFC.
Ok, I’m beginning to suspect a wind up.
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COG
It is not a joke. Kai Havertz is my favourite player at Germany national team, due he plays for Arsenal FC (until 2023 for Chelsea FC) instead for a Bundesliga team.
Ok, I’m going to assume that you’re serious.
There are, however, a number of football fans who are unimpressed by Havertz and I can see their point of view. There are many here who would love to express their opinions on his abilities or lack thereof.
I am try to answer in English (my English is not very good):
I am do be proud to Havertz are plays as a German at a great club in England, mainly as a player at the starting line-up. Here in Germany, Kai Havertz recieves more hate. But I like Havertz and hope, he plays for a long time at North London instead to return at Bundesliga.