Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks well on new signing Riccardo Calafiori, who has become an instant hit with fans and team-mates. Arteta was speaking ahead of Arsenal's Champions League clash against PSG tomorrow evening.
-TIMESTAMPS-
00:00 - Intro.
00:09 - Fitness update: no big news. Nothing to give back.
00:27 - First home UCL game: These are the games we want against unbelievable opponents.
00:59 - City match: Watching the game back, so pleased for the team. Created so many chances.
01:30 - White and Calafiori: We have to review.
02:05 - PSG experiences: It was an unbelievable time I spent there. They believed in me when I was 17.
03:06 - PSG players you played with: Pochettino, Okocha, Ronaldinho, unbelievable players
03:30 - Close to going back to PSG?: No.
03:51 - Winning games in different ways. It shows they can adapt to different circumstances. You have to be really good in other phases.
04:31 - UCL nights at home: it's always special. The group stage is different, but it's a good opportunity.
05:05 - Luis Enrique: Huge smile on my face, very supportive of the younger players. He has this unbelievable power.
06:02 - Admiration to him: One word is honest, he tells you how it is. The players all enjoy playing under him.
06:48 - Timber and Calafiori: We missed Jurrien and Ricky wasn't here. They bring the adaptability and give an unpredictable flow.
07:27 - Pick and choose: They have to have one thing in common, to defend.
07:58 - Timber: A leader, always thinking how he can help others. It tells you of his personality.
08:33 - Keeping him close whilst injured: Big move, different country. He starts well and gets injured. If you're disconnected from team you can feel lonely.
09:35 - PSG: They are an exceptional team, tey have a clear intention on how to dominate the ball. They confront you.
10:35 - How important is the game, and Enrique: We want to win the game, nothing won't be decided tomorrow. Luis and I want to do the best for our clubs. He's transformed a club with a clear identity.
11:23 - Calafiori: How willing he is. He wanted to come here. Big smile on his face, he's very likeable. He's a fighter.
12:05 - Particular relationship with him?: We try to give the players and their families as much help as possible.
12:34 - No dembele: We'll prepare for all possibilities.
12:53 - Set pieces: Every team has strength and weaknesses.
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By HaytersTV
September 30, 2024