June 8th 2024.
Former Arsenal player Jens Lehmann has expressed his concerns about Mikel Arteta's ability to lead the team. Lehmann, who won both the Premier League and FA Cup during his time at Arsenal, is unsure if Arteta is the right man for the job after two disappointing seasons at the Emirates. Although Arsenal narrowly missed out on the Premier League title twice and have only won the FA Cup in 2020-21 under Arteta's leadership, it seems that this may not be enough for some fans and former players.
Lehmann's worries are shared by fellow Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, who believes that the team may struggle in the upcoming season after two intense years of battling with Manchester City for the top spot. The former goalkeeper now questions if Arsenal should consider a change in management. "Mikel Arteta has done a good job in bringing Arsenal up, but is he the right person for the team now? I am not so sure," Lehmann shared with The Telegraph. "You need to prove yourself, and we could have won the league twice. Last year, they were in the lead, but then lost it with a few draws and a defeat in April. The turning point was when Bukayo Saka missed a penalty against West Ham. It cost us two points."
Lehmann believes that a coach's personality is just as important as their tactical abilities. He questions if Arteta is a winner or just a "nice guy" who can only take the team to a certain level before it's over. These doubts arise as rumors circulate about a possible return of another Arsenal hero, Santi Cazorla, to the club. The former midfielder has confirmed that he has spoken with Arteta about joining the coaching staff, but for now, he is focused on his current club, Real Oviedo.
Football pundit Jamie Carragher, on the other hand, is confident that Arteta's Arsenal will continue to fight for the Premier League title in the upcoming season. "I think they will be up there again," Carragher shared with The Agency. "Throughout a lot of the season, they were the best team. They were strong defensively and scored a lot of goals. However, the problem is that Manchester City has the best players. They have individual talents like Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, and Kevin De Bruyne, which Arsenal lacks. That's why they need to sign a top-class attacking player."
As the new season approaches, it remains to be seen if Arteta will be able to prove his doubters wrong and lead Arsenal to success. But one thing is for sure, the team will have to work hard and possibly make some changes in order to compete with the likes of Manchester City. Fans can only hope for the best and stay updated on all the latest Arsenal news, exclusives, and analysis.
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