Mikel Arteta has mentioned he’s “very clear” about what enhancements must be made at Arsenal subsequent season after one other trophyless marketing campaign.
Arsenal had been eradicated from the Champions League on Wednesday, shedding 3-1 on mixture to Paris Saint-Germain within the semifinal. In addition they missed out within the Premier League to Liverpool and had been knocked out of the Carabao Cup on the semifinal stage by eventual winners Newcastle United.
Talking to ESPN Brasil, Arteta mentioned: “We’re very clear about what we have to do to enhance. First, what’s in our arms to enhance and what we are able to do with the squad we now have, after which the enhancements the crew will want when it comes to methodology, when it comes to teaching workers, when it comes to departments, when it comes to gamers and, as soon as once more, to be higher.”
Arsenal have been strongly linked with signing a brand new striker throughout the summer season switch window however Arteta wouldn’t be drawn on particular areas of his squad that he’ll search to enhance.
He added: “We’ll see on the finish [of the season], it should rely on what occurs with lots of the gamers.”
Arteta cited accidents as a significant component in Arsenal’s battle for silverware this season, however the resignation of sporting director Edu in November was additionally a blow.
“It was onerous for me as a result of I had constructed up an distinctive relationship with him,” Arteta mentioned. “We had a chemistry, an understanding from day one which could be very troublesome to create with one individual. And, in the long run, whenever you utterly belief the one that is working with you on a day-to-day foundation, who has to make large choices, you’ve got enjoyable.
“I had enjoyable working with Edu and we went by way of some very troublesome occasions and a few superb occasions. And when he made that call, it was very troublesome for me.”
Nonetheless, Arteta mentioned he was not upset in Edu’s choice to go away the membership for a brand new problem.
“No, in the long run, if that is how he felt and what’s finest for his profession, I am comfortable for him. Primarily for what he gave me, in spite of everything, he gave me the chance to be right here, he believed in me and was all the time by my facet. And if he feels that this can be a new section, a brand new problem in life that he must face, in the long run, what are you going to say to him? Assist him like he supported me.”
