On the eve of the clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, Gunners coach Mikel Arterta said all the good things he thought of his Blues counterpart, Mauricio Pochettino. The two men played together at PSG in the early 2000s and, at the time, Pochettino took Arteta under his wing.
“In Paris, it was my first professional opportunity and, when I arrived, we lived together for three months in a hotel. He was one of the most influential people in my football career, Arteta said. He took me under the arm like that. He took care of me like a child, like a little brother. He played an important role in my success in Paris because he really looked after me, gave me a lot of confidence and gave me advice. He has been a role model for me ever since. »
“Don’t become a coach, it’s too hard!” »
Pochettino’s advice to Arteta
“Always grateful”, Arteta however clarified that he did not follow any of the advice given by “Poche”. “Don’t become a coach, it’s too hard (Laughs)! » He had no doubts about the destiny of Pochettino, ten years his senior. “I knew he would become a coach. As a player he was already a leader, the way he understood the game was phenomenal. I had him on my back and he was already directing me all the time. »
2023-10-20 10:32:22
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