Staff in and around the football club have reportedly been ‘blown away’ by Mikel Arteta’s early impact at Arsenal.
The Mirror reports that the Spaniard has left those around the club stunned by his ability as a coach as he enjoys a positive start in the job after replacing Unai Emery.
The early signs have looked good for Arteta at Arsenal, with the former midfielder setting high demands from his players.
Arteta has scrapped plans to travel to matches on the days of the games, favouring a hotel stay the night before, while there was also an early morning training session on New Year’s Day.
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While to some, these changes may sound small or insignificant, it’s exactly what the Arsenal squad needed.
During Unai Emery’s time at the club, they had no direction, no organisation or authority. It was one of their major downfalls during the first half of the season.
You only have to look at how organised the team have been under Arteta compared to Emery to see the early impact that he’s having.
All signs point towards a positive future under Arteta, as the players continue to learn from him and adapt to his demands.
