Mikel Arteta’s latest strategy to train his players is most surprising. Arsenal’s Basque coach begins his sixth season at the club with the aim of winning the Premier League and, who knows, maybe doing more than last year in the Champions League.
‘Robbing’ his players to teach them a lesson
Mikel Arteta wanted to go one step further and has carried out a strategy never seen before on a team of any sport.
It all happened during a team dinner which was attended by Arteta himself, along with the club’s entire technical team and squad. The coach decided to hire a group of pickpockets with the mission of that they will steal everything they could to their players.
The pickpockets took everything; wallets, cell phones…high value items from all members of the first team. At the end of the dinner, Mikel Arteta asked his players to empty their pocketsThere, they realized that several objects were missing and they had not even realized it.
Butwith what objective Did the San Sebastian coach do this? Arteta put this strategy into practice to teach his players the importance of being ready, alert and attentive at all times, no matter the situation.
Mikel Arteta at Arsenal
As a player, Arteta was a key midfielder for the Gunnershelping to win two FA Cups. His transition to coaching has been remarkable, implementing an attractive, attacking style of play. Under his guidance, The team has shown steady growthwinning the FA Cup in 2020 and competing in the Premier League.
Arteta has been praised for his ability to develop young talent and for his tactical approach, which has revitalized Arsenal in the elite of English football.
As a coach, Mikel Arteta has proven to be a charismatic and strategic leaderHis focus on discipline and teamwork has transformed Arsenal’s mentality, and has fostered the development of promising youngsters such as Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe. consolidating a promising future for the club.
