Arteta urges his team to be confident that they can compete with anyone after reaching the last 16 of the Champions League.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said. After his team won 2-1 over Girona in the final match of the Champions League on January 29, automatically advancing to the last 16 as third in the table. That winning each match in the competition depends on many factors.
But his team performed well overall and consistently, despite the problems and obstacles we faced. He hoped that this victory would give his players more confidence that we are a good team, ready to face anyone, and will still be able to bring out the best form to win.
Arteta also praised 17-year-old forward Ethan Nwaneri, who scored the winner, saying he was “really impressed”. He started his first เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา Champions League game and scored at a crucial time. He is a big part of the team’s attacking play, his possession and instincts when he gets the ball are all impressive.
As for Neto, the 35-year-old reserve goalkeeper, who will replace David Raya, Arteta said Raya has been struggling with an injury and is not yet sure whether he will be available for the crucial Premier League game against Manchester City this weekend.