Last Updated: October 20, 2023, 20:11 IST
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Mikel Arteta (in image) will come nose to nose with Mauricio Pochettino as supervisor for the primary time. (AP Photo)
Mikel Arteta and Mauricio Pochettino performed collectively at Paris Saint Germain greater than 20 years in the past, within the early levels of former’s profession.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed on Friday that “role model” Mauricio Pochettino as soon as suggested him to not go into teaching as he prepares his facet to tackle Chelsea on Saturday.
The two males performed collectively at Paris Saint Germain greater than 20 years in the past, within the early levels of Arteta’s profession.
But they are going to be in reverse dugouts at Stamford Bridge this weekend, with Arsenal pushing for high spot within the Premier League desk whereas Chelsea search to proceed their latest revival.
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Despite ignoring Pochettino’s recommendation on teaching, Arteta spoke warmly concerning the Argentine at his pre-match press convention on Friday.
“It was my first professional opportunity in Paris and we arrived together at the same time,” stated the Spaniard, who was on mortgage on the membership from Barcelona.
“We lived together in a hotel for three months. He was critical. He’s been one of the most influential people in my football career, first of all as a player. He took me under his arm.
“He looked after me like a little child, like a little brother, and he was a big part of the success I had in Paris because he really looked after me, gave me a lot of confidence and advice.
“He has been a role model for me since that day, not only when I was a player but as a manager as well because I had to make a decision to leave playing and start my coaching career.
“He had a big say in that and I will always be grateful for what he has done for me.”
Arteta, 41, revealed Pochettino, who has beforehand managed Tottenham and PSG, instructed him to not go into administration.
Coaching recommendation
Arteta, smiling, stated the Argentine, who’s 10 years older than him, instructed him: “‘Don’t go into coaching. It’s too hard’.”
“I knew he was going to be a coach,” he added. “I followed him very closely. As a player he was already a leader — the way he understood the game, he was phenomenal. I used to have him in my back and he was constantly coaching me.”
Pochettino, whose facet have gained their previous two league video games after a poor begin, was fast to return Arteta’s compliments.
“Amazing memories,” he stated. “When you connect with a person like him, we share the values and we share passion of football, yes, I call tell you he’s part of my family from day one.
“We arrived in Paris together, we spent time together with our families, first of all in the hotel and then we lived very close.
“It’s an amazing history. It’s not surprising me what he’s doing, because he was a coach already when he was 17.
“He’s great, still really young and, of course, improving day by day. He can be one of the greatest managers in the world.”
Pochettino admitted that their relationship will likely be on maintain for 90 minutes when he comes up in opposition to his pal for the primary time as a supervisor.
“All coaches are very competitive, we want to win and to destroy the opponent,” he stated.
“It’s going to be strange but at some point I’m going to feel proud to see him.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)
