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Mikel Arteta revealed that Arsenal reacted calmly to a flight delay before the match against Napoli. The coach intentionally simulates such situations during training camps and expects players to adapt to issues rather than seek excuses.
Mikel Arteta has shed light on how Arsenal managed a flight delay prior to their Champions League match against Napoli.
The Spaniard revealed that the team prepares in advance for such unforeseen circumstances.
Arteta stated:
I love challenges like this. I try to create similar situations during pre-season — for instance, planning arrivals at different times so that when it really happens, we already have experience.
You could miss a flight, a train might be delayed, but I don’t want the players or staff to start panicking. We just need to adapt to the situation. There’s no point complaining or using it as an excuse — that won’t help at all.
In the end, Arsenal coped with the difficulties seamlessly, securing a 1-0 victory over Napoli in Italy.
