Arteta: I sabotaged our travel plans so players get used to problems
Mikel Arteta has explained that he intentionally sabotaged Arsenal's travel arrangements during pre-season as a deliberate exercise in building squad resilience. The Arsenal boss wanted his players to experience the kind of logistical difficulties that can arise during long away trips, framing it as a way to develop a stronger collective mentality. The comments reflect Arteta's wider focus on creating a winning culture at the club, with attention to detail extending beyond tactics into the mental preparation of his squad.
Read the full story at skysports.comArteta's revelation offers a window into the psychological layer of his management style at Arsenal. By deliberately injecting friction into pre-season travel, he is signalling a hands-on, culture-first approach that goes beyond training-pitch tactics. It is the kind of detail that tends to matter in tight title races, where how a squad responds to setbacks — on the road or otherwise — can be the difference between champions and also-rans.
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