Arteta was interviewed by TA. Unlike the games that are often discussed, Arteta talked about his understanding of the role of coaching and how he solved specific coaching problems.
Evolution of coaching role
Artetta: "There are more to look forward to because the coaches the players needed three years ago were very different from the coaches they needed today. The team has grown a lot in every way, and they need a different person-and this different person has to adapt and identify what really matters, ignite their fighting spirit, and inspire their best. That's how coaches evolve.
"It's not just a change of ideas. If we go to YouTube and see the next evolution is ‘Oh look, he puts this player in that position! ’That’s not the evolution of the coach. "So, what does he want to be for the players now, not before?
" It's exactly what they need, everyone needs different coaches, and at some point, everyone needs coaches to provide something they didn't expect. This is exactly the beauty. When something new comes out – ‘Wow, that makes me better, I didn’t expect this day’. ”
Arteta's mind is always running at high speed, looking for ideas that may bring inspiration, new motivation or tiny details. It could be a team challenge, a private conversation, an unexpected metaphor, or a gimmick. Where does this inspiration come from?
Arteta: "Invest in time, when you focus on something, it triggers other ideas. A conversation with people about a topic can produce many other ideas that stay in your mind, sometimes at night, sometimes in the shower, sometimes when I watch something on the court, and say, ‘I’m going to use this. ’”
1v1 conversation with the player
Artetta: "But it's not always easy, because players always want more playing time from the manager. But players need to understand: the more fierce the competition, the bigger the lineup, and you have to share it. Whether you play for 60 minutes or the last 30 minutes, you are extremely important, and this is something to learn.
"It cannot be denied that it is a very positive desire to play every game, and what we need to understand is that I have to decide to get a player on the court for some reason, maybe I chose the player next to you, it's not easy.
"That person might be alone in this country, without family, the only reason he came here is to play football, to get playing time, and you deprive it of that. This is difficult.
"I looked at their eyes and bodies and immediately knew how much they wanted to win. They were in good shape. You can talk, 'Yes, boss, it's going to be a great season, I'll do it...' But they gained three or four kilograms on the first day. big problem. Our players were in amazing shape.
"Nothing in sports is certain. This is not to give opportunities. When someone knocks on your door every day and gives you every reason to fight for that opportunity, you have to give it. If I have passion and love something, that's it. But at Arsenal, especially at this level, you really have to win it by working hard and being good enough. ”
Changes in young players engaged in football
Arteta: "For example, Mark (Doman). My eldest son is 16 years old and when I look at Mark, he is one year younger than my son, do you know?
"I know what to communicate with my son, and what we need to pay attention to, so I can imagine Mark's life at home, what his parents communicate with him, and what they need to constantly teach and educate him. So it's fascinating. But he showed a high level of maturity, thanks to his family, the way they raised this child.
"It's the evolution of the game. When I was 15, if I asked me if I could play in the first team? impossible. It's really impossible. I can't do it mentally or physically.
"They now have all the tools, training, education and development opportunities at a very young age, and that's what it's strange to have.
Winger often says "You will pay for points (using young players)"
Artetta: "Winger often says that, I understand why temptations always tend to give experienced players opportunities, if they make mistakes, they will make fewer mistakes, and they may have made mistakes. But if you believe in the quality of a young player and are willing to take a little risk to choose him over another player? I think it's worth it. "There's nothing in football that guarantees victory." Regardless of your passport age or experience. You have to have a feeling that the player is ready to deal with a specific situation and have a personality to overcome exposure at this level. ”
" Let the children make mistakes and then support them. Sometimes we have to let them fail in training so they can learn to overcome these situations in the game. ”
How to use Arsenal’s youth training player
Arteta: “We first look at the academy to see if there is potential to really help the first team, and if the answer is yes, you have a solution. If the answer is no, it must turn to recruitment policy.
"Ideally, you know what you want to hire: very young, very talented and cheap. It's easy to talk on paper! Then you have to go to the market."
Three questions that often communicate with players
Artetta: "I always ask three questions. Can he do it? Does he know how to do it? Does he want to do it? Maybe he can do it, but he doesn't know how to do it, and I can teach him. If the player doesn't want to do it, it's better to leave him alone. If the player wants to do it but doesn't know how to do it, we can work together to overcome obstacles. When a person is unwilling to do something, I don't think it will be successful in the long run."