When it comes to his quest for trophies, MIKEL ARTETA will do anything to get one inch.
Through the use of music, the Arsenal manager’s most recent creative idea is to turn London Colney’s gloomy weather into a sunny Samba Boys beach.
Arteta’s injured Gunners team went out for training in cold weather at their North London base ahead of their penultimate Champions League group phase match against Dinamo Zagreb tomorrow evening.
As they began their warm-up, however, a well-known Brazilian song—Mas Que Nada by Sergio Mendes—blasted from a number of speakers around the pitches, instantly lifting their spirits.
A dazzling With his players participating in the Rondos to a soundtrack that most people associate with Samba greats Ronaldinho and Kaka, Arteta was obviously enjoying its impact.
“It’s something we’ve been doing for many years now,” Arteta added.
Additionally, we use music into our training sessions to boost motivation and accomplish various goals, and I believe the players find it enjoyable.
“It depends on the day and the drill. Certain players choose the first, second, and final song. It’s undoubtedly fascinating.
After an exhausting month that saw them lose the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final 2-0 at home to Newcastle and lose the FA Cup to Manchester United in the third round on penalties, Arsenal and Arteta are in desperate need of a change of attitude.
Their hopes of winning the Premier League have also been dashed as they lost a two-goal lead to draw.
Important individuals Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are still working toward recovery while their treatment room fills up.
When Arteta played the anthem “You’ll Never Walk Alone” during a training session in November 2021 in an attempt to get his team ready for a trip to Anfield, they were thrashed 4-0.
“Music is very much a part of our culture,” Arteta went on. We may find music in many different places, and it has the power to alter your energy and mood.
It occurs in everyone. You instantly feel different after listening to a song, and some songs set off certain reactions in our team because they have a connection to us.
When we think it’s the best course of action, I’ll employ it.
Sometimes, after I play a song repeatedly with my family, the kids ask, ‘Dad, please stop it.’ I’m not sure; it’s just a sensation.
Leandro Trossard, a winger, will make his 100th appearance overall.
When I first joined, I thought it was a little strange that we had this, but now it comes naturally to us to warm up to the music.
“Arteta’s methods differ slightly from those of any previous manager I’ve had.” However, there are days when it helps players concentrate better and understand the significance of the game.
Trossard has a two-and-a-half-year contract with an additional 12-month option, although this season, he has been linked to a move away from Arsenal.
The Belgian, who has only started 14 Premier League games this season, frequently displays his discontent with sulky facial expressions; in the past, Arteta has made fun of him by labeling him a “moaner.”
Laughing, Trossard said, “I wouldn’t use moan.” I simply won. I would say it’s really personal if something goes against me and I feel it’s unfair. That’s who I am.
That is the mindset that every football player should have. Although my body language at that moment might seem that I do it on purpose, I am always prepared. I can still have an influence even if I am sitting on the bench.
With a victory versus Dinamo Zagreb, led by Fabio Cannavaro, Arsenal can make a significant step toward guaranteeing a top eight position in the new Champions League league structure.
Arteta stated: “We are in a really strong position and now we try,” with his team in third place with 13 points from six games.
“I don’t want the recent outcomes to make [my players] feel unlucky. What we can control, we must control. Could we have done anything better to win [against Villa] by a significant amount? Indeed.
We concentrate on that. We now have the power to alter it and proceed.