From the hallowed corridors of the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has issued a stirring battle cry to his charges ahead of Tuesday nig...
From the hallowed corridors of the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has issued a stirring battle cry to his charges ahead of Tuesday night. �s titanic Champions League semi final second leg against Atletico Madrid. The Basque tactician, speaking exclusively to GoalZaza, declared that his side must display the lion. �s share of courage and cunning if they are to overcome the formidable Spanish machine. With the tie finely poised, Arteta acknowledged that the match would contain many battles within the larger war, but he was unequivocal in his demand for total commitment.. �We have to go out and grab it,. � the gaffer stated, his voice firm as he addressed the press corps.. �This is not a time for caution. At the end of the day, the powers that be at this great club expect us to give a good account of ourselves on the pitch.. � The Gunners will be without a key stalwart due to suspension, a blow that Arteta admitted would test the depth of his squad, yet he expressed full confidence in his remaining warriors to don the famous red and white jersey and fight for every blade of grass. In the scheme of things, this encounter represents a defining moment for Arteta. �s project, and the Nigerian faithful will be watching keenly as the Super Eagles. � own hopefuls in the Arsenal rank seek to impose their will against Diego Simeone. �s rugged outfit. The boots will be laced tight, the tactics sharpened, and the Emirates faithful ready to roar their heroes to glory in what promises to be a clinical and resilient performance. For the Arsenal manager, the message is simple: the time for talk is over, and the time for action is now.
