Mikel Arteta obviously did not digest the elimination of his arsenal against Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final of the Champions League. Despite the defeat on all two games, the Spanish coach stood out that his team had been the best on the field, highlighting Donnarumma's performances to explain the Parisian qualification. A posture that brought Jamie Carragher, star consultant from Sky Sports, who did not hesitate to expand the Gunners coach.
It was not until the second act of this post-match soap opera that Carragher's tone was heard, and it was scathing. For the former defender of Liverpool, Arteta's statements are more of the reaction of frustrated supporter than a lucid technician. “He speaks like a fan on social networks”, He said, pointing to the coach's inability to assume failure and recognizing the superiority of the opponent. A posture deemed dangerous, even symptomatic of a pressure coach, according to Carragher.
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And the load does not stop there. The British consultant also criticizes Arteta's need to constantly validate his work passed rather than meet the expectations of the moment. The Spaniard would have crossed a line by rejecting fault on absences, arbitral decisions, and chance. Words that “Land on laughing”, Estem Carragher, especially when you know the solidity of PSG on these two meetings, and the strategic impact of Luis Enrique.
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Arteta's stubbornness to assert that “The best team has lost” was also publicly contradicted by his Parisian counterpart. Luis Enrique, however personal friend of Arteta, recalled a simple truth: “We have scored more goals than them, it is the most important in football. »» An elegant, but firm answer, which contrasts with English bitterness.
By refusing to assume defeat, Arteta is exposed to increasingly lively criticism. And to believe Carragher, if he does not quickly pick up a major trophy, this type of exit could well precipitate his departure. Because in modern football, poorly channeled frustration never makes good cleaning with the pressure of results.
