Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta embraces All Blacks’ inspirational mentality – The Irish Times

Mikel Arteta he believes he learned ArsenalHe suffered a controversial defeat at Newcastle last season and is trying to keep his emotions in check as he does not want to miss a game after being sidelined.

Arteta was cleared of making derogatory comments about match officials following Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat at St James’ Park last season, after Var suggested ignoring Anthony Gordon’s winning goal. One of only five Spanish managers Premier League He will not have received a yellow card this season as his side prepare to face Newcastle in Saturday’s early kick-off.

Arteta, who is hopeful that Gabriel Magalhäes could be fit to face Eddie Howe’s side but has doubts about Ben White’s involvement due to a common problem, revealed what he said was a conscious effort not to cross the line.

“I don’t want to miss any games, that’s for sure,” he said. “I can’t promise you that if we score a goal I won’t be jumping up and down on the touchline. I can’t guarantee this. I hope they (match officials) have adapted and understand that emotions play a big part in this. “I can’t control myself at the scoreline and so far it’s working.”

Asked if he meditates to help deal with less positive decisions, Arteta replied: “I haven’t gotten to the point on the touchline where I’m in meditation mode yet, but maybe it’s something that needs to happen.” ! I just want the best for the team and I want to give the team the best chance to be as competitive as possible to win as many football matches. When they change the rules and certain behaviors towards the touchline we need to adapt and improve. That’s what I’m trying to do.”

The New Zealand rugby union team were at Arsenal’s training ground on Wednesday to prepare for their meeting with England on Saturday, but Arteta was unable to spend any time with head coach Scott Robertson, whom he described as an “inspiration”, because of the work they do. Trip to face Preston in the EFL Cup. The Arsenal manager also recommended a book called Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us about the Business of Life; This book shaped his approach as a manager over the years.

Asked what ideas he embraces, Arteta replied: “A few. This is particularly about the importance of culture and clarity, or what it means to wear the jersey. The feeling of belonging to something. When someone plays on that emotion, I think it raises their level of engagement, increases their capacity to perform, and impacts the organization in a different way.” — Guardian