June 8th 2024.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has certainly made an impact on defender William Saliba. The young player, who joined the team from St-Etienne five years ago, has admitted that he had to earn the trust and respect of Arteta, who often criticized Saliba for being too "soft" during training sessions.
Despite being signed for a hefty fee of £27 million, Saliba struggled to break into the first team and spent two seasons on loan in France. However, with Arteta's guidance and tough love, the 23-year-old has now become a key player for Arsenal, even pushing Manchester City in recent Premier League seasons. He is also expected to play a crucial role for his country in the upcoming European Championship.
Looking back on his journey under Arteta, Saliba has nothing but praise for the Spanish coach. He credits Arteta for pushing him to have a better attitude and to be more aggressive on the field. In fact, Arteta wanted his players to fear Saliba during training, a sign of his high expectations and standards.
Saliba acknowledges that he has grown immensely under Arteta's guidance, calling him one of the best coaches in the world. Arteta's attention to detail and hatred for defeat have helped Saliba improve his game. They work together on each match differently, constantly striving for improvement.
As the European Championship approaches, Saliba will have the chance to showcase his skills on an international stage. But once the tournament is over, Arsenal will resume their quest to win the league title for the first time in over 20 years. Despite falling short in the previous season, Saliba believes his team is making progress and is ready for the challenge.
He also knows that Manchester City will be a tough opponent, but Saliba and his teammates are determined to give their all and push for victory. In three previous matches against City, Arsenal has shown that they can compete and even cause problems for the defending champions. Saliba is confident that they are getting closer to their rivals and is looking forward to an even better battle next season.
As for Arsenal's future, Saliba is optimistic and believes that under Arteta's leadership, they can achieve great things. With the manager's guidance and the team's dedication, they are determined to bring success back to the club. And with the support of their loyal fans, they are ready to fight for glory once again.
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