Arteta: I have not forgotten the defeat in the final
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Context
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has led the team to an impressive start to the season, with 10 wins in 11 games. His experience and motivation from the defeat in the final could prove decisive for Arsenal's future in the Champions League.
Why it matters
The defeat in the Champions League final against PSG had a significant impact on Arsenal's mentality. Mikel Arteta underlined how this painful experience is fueling the team's motivation to face the current season, especially in view of the match against Bayern Munich, another top-flight club competing for the title.
Key points
- Arteta: I still haven't forgotten the defeat in the final.
- Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, spoke about the defeat in the Champions League final against PSG and said that this defeat was a stimulus for the team this season.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said last year's Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain was a boost for him and the team for the current season, adding that he had tried but failed to forget that pain. Arsenal will take to the field on Wednesday against Bayern Munich, a team which together with the Gunners is considered among the favorites to win the competition. Arteta's team last May, in the final played in Budapest, took the lead very early, but conceded an equalizer in the second half, only to lose on penalties. Arteta, answering a question from journalists if the team had forgotten that defeat, said: «I tried to forget it, but I couldn't. It's a reality. During the summer I tried for weeks to do it, but even today, when I see the ball, when I listen to the competition anthem, or when I see the images of that final, I want it with all my heart.».
The Spanish coach then added: «We know that we have to go step by step, but I think that defeat sparked a motivation in us as a team and also in each of us as individuals, because we know that we were not excluded from becoming European champions due to our mistake, and so yes, we will try again.».
The English champion team started the season with their foot on the accelerator, scoring 10 wins in 11 matches in all competitions, and are now called upon to face a test of strength against a Bayern Munich team that features several absences. In fact, Bayern will not be able to count on Michael Olise due to suspension and Jamal Musiala due to injury. Furthermore, there are doubts about the presence on the bench of coach Vincent Kompany, and that of players Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich. However, Arteta hoped to see Kompany on the bench and added that his team wants to face Bayern in its best version, to be able to test itself and see at what level it can compete in the top European competitions.
«In these types of matches you want to face the best, you want to face the best players. First of all, as a team, you want to see how extraordinary they are led, what mentality and what belief they have in their reactions, and what qualities they have in every moment of the match. Even more so when it comes to goals and opportunities created, we must pay close attention." said Arteta.
One of Bayern's best players at the start of the season is striker Harry Kane, who is in great form and is considered one of the main candidates to win the next Ballon d'Or. Arteta spoke to Kane, saying that he is a player who «is on another level», but also expressed confidence in his defenders, saying that they can stop the English striker: «Our defenders have already faced Harry several times and know what his qualities are. Harry is a complete striker, he can do everything, and as you said, he is in great shape. But I have total faith in my defenders."
What happens now
Arsenal prepare to face Bayern Munich, a crucial match that could affect their Champions League ambitions. Arteta and his players are determined to prove that last year's defeat was just a step towards their goal of becoming European champions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Mikel Arteta say about the defeat in the final?
Mikel Arteta said he had not been able to forget last year's Champions League final defeat against Paris Saint-Germain and that this experience was an inspiration for the current season.
Who confirmed that the defeat in the final motivated the team?
Mikel Arteta confirmed that the defeat in the final sparked motivation both in the team and in each individual player.
Why is Arteta talking about defeat now?
Arteta talks about the defeat now as Arsenal prepares to take the field against Bayern Munich, a team considered among the favorites to win the Champions League.
What changes did Arsenal notice after the defeat in the final?
Arteta noted that the defeat ignited motivation in the team, pushing them to try again and not feel excluded from the possibility of becoming European champions.
What is Arsenal's record at the start of the season?
Arsenal started the season with 10 wins in 11 matches in all competitions.
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