Every word from Mikel Arteta’s press conference before Girona – Arseblog News

In his Pre-Girona Press ConferenceMikel Arteta responded to the news that Arsenal had successfully appealed against Myles Lewis-Skelly’s red cards against Wolves.

The manager also affected how Fullback’s accessibility could affect his selection plans for upcoming matches, as well as answering questions about the abuse leveled by Judge Michael Oliver and his thoughts on tomorrow’s opponents.

On his reaction to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s Red Card was lifted …

Yes, obviously very pleased that this decision has been made and Myles will be able to play for us again in the next few matches.

On the abuse that is leveled to Michael Oliver and what he thinks about it …

The same. Every time I talked about this topic, whether it’s a player, it’s a coach, it’s a referee, it doesn’t matter. We really have to work harder to try to eradicate the part of the game that brings nothing but bad things, bad taste and it makes people’s lives more difficult. So let’s get it out. Let’s kick it out.

Whether it’s his message of disturbing arsenal fans …

Yes, for everyone in football. I think it should not be allowed that we do not want it, we do not need it and it certainly hurts our sport. So let’s get it out.

Whether he wants to go with a strong team or rotate vigorously with one eye on the city this weekend …

We are here to win the game. To do that, we will have to be better than them. They are on a really good side. If you look at every game they played in the Champions League against top position, they have made life very, very difficult for them. So tomorrow we play a very strong team and to achieve what we want to do, which is mathematically qualifying in the best position that is currently uncertain.

Whether Arsenal could recruit in midfield if they can’t find an attacker during this window …

There are situations open and I always say the same thing that if we can improve the team with players who can affect us for now, for the future, we will try to do it if it is the best thing for the club. I stand by it.

About his plans for selection plans are affected by Myles now available in the league …

It affects (things), yes, because we obviously had a lot of uncertainty. Not only for Sunday or until tomorrow, but also for the next few matches. So now we have more options. He will be available and it is something very positive for the team.

At Mikel Merino adapts to England and his injury problems …

He has been quite unlucky, to be honest, but Mikel’s character is incredible. He is so determined to have some rhythm now, some speed. He had very good moments, especially in the last few weeks with us. And unfortunately he had a little trick, it was nothing serious, but we play every two and a half days. So you miss two matches. He is in shape again, he is available and it is great to have him in the team.

About how Myles have managed the last few days …

He slept on the plane when I look bad and I got the news. So I haven’t talked to him, but I imagine he has a big smile in the face.

Whether he woke up Myles to tell him the news …

No, I worked and he was in the back row, so I didn’t.

About how football eradicates its abuse problems, especially on social media …

First of all, spending more time making the right decisions with the right people to get it out. And then put in, as the same, we have introduced laws and measurements and regulation and such things. They do that, why haven’t we done it? We all talk about it, but no one seems to be moving strong enough and bringing people with them to get it out of the game because it’s just unacceptable.

About the quick result of Lewis-Skelly’s appeal matters …

I don’t know. Obviously, I’m not an expert in the field. Of course, the club has put forward all the evidence and everything they could put together to defend our attitude. And it was pretty fast. So good to know today, basically, it’s useful. So thank you.

At Arsenal’s away form in the Champions League this season is an improvement last year …

We are more consistent and I think we’ve been better as you said. To understand that it is extremely difficult to win and overplay the opposition in the Champions League. And tomorrow we are facing a very good resistance and we will have to be very good at beating them.

Whether he looks at away rather than home performance as more of a marker of his side’s improvement in the competition …

Yes, both. And every game, every scenario, every context will be different. And it comes here when we need something from the game that we are here to win. And from the first minute we have the attitude and determination to go to the game and hopefully deliver what we want.

About how Kai Havertz handles a heavy workload in recent weeks …

Yes, we have many players with a lot of load. Of course, he is not an exception, but his work, his wish, the way he trained today, it just tells you that he will play again tomorrow. And some players, when in the rhythm, they will continue to do it because they feel better like this. So that’s it.

About how Arsenal can make use of their free time if they avoid knockout-play-off double head and whether it includes giving players a break and working on the next tactics …

We already have a few ideas. We still have to earn the right to do what we ideally want. And yes, we will definitely use it for the two real reasons you have already mentioned.

At Girona is part of the City Group and what he is doing from the multi-club model, and whether such links distort the transfer market …

I can answer any question related to a coach or achievement or opposition, but whether these topics I prefer not to talk about it.

On people in Spain who say this should be Arsenal’s year to dream …

Well, dreaming, excitement, forces. We will put everything. We have been very close to big titles in the last few years. So it’s a time to take a step forward. But it is very difficult in football. But we are very consistent as a team when it comes to performance and to play. And tomorrow we will earn our qualification. Then we’ll see what’s coming next.

On what kind of girona he expects tomorrow as they are already out of the Champions League …

I saw all their games in the group play. I love the team. I love the coach. And I learned from them. And secondly, I have to know them very well. I think this was a team that was extremely competitive against the big names. And just because of small details, they didn’t earn the results they deserved. And secondly, this is the last game. And this is a huge achievement to be here. I’m sure they’ll end on a good note tomorrow.

On people who feel they have the right to throw abuse around when they watch football …

We focus on the development of football and where football is underway for the next five years, for example and rules and regulations. I think one of the biggest developments we can have in football is to create a social environment that is much better, it’s healthier, more beautiful where you reward things other than winning that you can Correct when you make mistakes and what we don’t have to keep this hate as this affects everyone. And it removes the beauty of the sport and that is to have fun and have fun together.

Whether he remembers his first match against Girona in 1999, a friendly match and what he thinks about the club …

I didn’t remember that. Thanks. Thank you for reminding me of this. I think this is a beautiful story. I think what they have done in such a short time is beautiful, especially in the way they have done it. And when they transmit, they made many people fall in love with football, many clubs, with a particular style of play, and show that you can do great things with a vision. So congratulations to them.

Whether Girona could be more dangerous without pressure on them …

Yes, it could be. This can be a factor. It’s the last match and everyone will remember this. And they will end very well as we do.

About what he thinks about Girona …

What I said before, they deserve all the honor. They also play in a way that many people want to follow them, not only for the results, but for football style. And they were lucky enough to enjoy this team and this competition as they earned it.