September 17th 2024.
Nicolas Jover has made a significant impact on Arsenal's set pieces ever since he joined the team from Manchester City. However, according to former player Rio Ferdinand, the Gunners may have a tough time holding onto their set-piece coach. Jover's expertise was highly praised in Arsenal's recent win against Tottenham, where the only goal of the game came from a well-executed set-piece routine.
Jover's reputation as a dead ball specialist was first established during his time at Brentford. He then gained further recognition at Manchester City, where he was hired based on a recommendation from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. Arteta's decision to bring Jover to north London has proven to be a major success, as the coach has made a remarkable impact on Arsenal's offensive and defensive strategies.
In fact, Arsenal's 17 goals scored from corners since last season and 42 goals from set pieces since Jover's arrival three years ago are a testament to his expertise. However, despite his success, Ferdinand believes that Jover will soon aspire to take on bigger responsibilities and potentially become a manager himself.
Ferdinand, a former Manchester United legend, admitted that he used to dislike standing in the cold and practicing set pieces. However, he believes that at Arsenal, players will now be excited about working on set-piece drills and learning from Jover's expertise. Ferdinand also predicts that Jover will become a manager within the next three years.
On the other hand, Arteta showered Jover with praise after Arsenal's third consecutive win at Tottenham Stadium. The Arsenal manager highlighted Jover's impact not only in terms of set pieces, but also as a person and his relationship with the team. Arteta also credited Jover and his staff for instilling a belief in the players that there are multiple ways to win a football match, and set-pieces are a powerful tool.
Overall, Jover's contribution to Arsenal has been invaluable and has not gone unnoticed. It is no surprise that he is highly regarded by both his colleagues and players. With his expertise and impact, it would not be surprising to see Jover take on a managerial role in the near future.
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