Arteta: Thanks to Gerrard for taking over the Rangers and regaining the championship of the Soviet Super League when it was difficult.
Live broadcast, November 20, according to the “Mirror” reported that after Gerrard took over the leadership of Aston Villa last week, Arsenal coach Arteta said “thank you” to the former Liverpool captain in order to thank him. In the Glasgow Rangers three and a half years of coaching, and successfully returned to the success of the Soviet Super League championship.
As a Ranger veteran, from 2002 to 2004, Arteta played for two seasons in Glasgow, winning the Premier League and the Scottish League Cup. And Gerrard led the Rangers to win the championship last season, and when he left, the team led the Super League by 4 points this season. Villa currently ranks 16th in the Premier League. This round against the dark horse Brighton will be Gerrard’s first Premier League coaching show.
At a press conference on Friday, Arteta was also asked what he thought of Gerrard taking office. He said: “This is obviously a surprise. First of all, as a Glasgow Rangers fan, I must thank Steve (Gerard) and his coaching staff for everything they have done for the club. They were in very difficult times. Attending class, it reversed the club’s decline and won the Soviet Super League championship for the team in its own way. This is a huge improvement.”
The Spaniard also blessed Gerrard’s successor, former Dutch international Van Bronckhorst, who played for both Rangers and Arsenal in the player era. He said: “Football is like this, people will flow, everyone has their own expectations. Now, I hope that Giovanni (Van Bronckhorst) and the club will go well and see what happens in the future.”
Arteta is very happy to see Gerrard take a new step in his personal coaching career, but obviously, not everyone agrees with his decision to leave the Rangers halfway. Among those who are critical is Richard Keith, a well-known football show host in England.
Keith said: “Welcome back, Steven. Although I hope you will pay more attention to the coaching job of Villa you just took over. I wrote this sentence on Twitter last week-I still insist on this: it is pitiful to slip away from the Rangers in Glasgow like a thief in the middle of the night. Everyone in Ibrox deserves better treatment.”
Despite the criticism, Gerrard defended his decision to move from Glasgow to Birmingham. He said: “It was a difficult decision. I must have a heavy heart when I left. We have established some wonderful relationships with the Rangers. It is a club that I respect very much.”
“Three and a half years ago, I’owed’ the Rangers a’debt’, and then I went there and completed the’payment’. About 10 days ago, I had the opportunity to join another iconic club… This is an opportunity I cannot miss.”
While Gerrard was preparing for Brighton, Arteta was preparing to play against his home team, Liverpool. Before this round, Arsenal had maintained 10 unbeaten matches in all competitions. He said: “This is a test. There is a fascinating stadium. You have to be in the best condition, emotionally, physically, and tactically, to raise your level to your highest standard, because if you don’t do that. , It will expose weaknesses.”
“Going to Anfield to play away is always a test, but if you can do what I said above, then few away games will make you feel like you are a qualified player like going there.”
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