12:45 – “Today, he is one of the best coaches” says Luis Enrique
“I knew Mikel by working with him for a season when he was young. I have good memories of that period. He had a very successful career, whether as a player, notably in Paris , but also as a coach today, he is one of the best coaches. He has managed to ensure that Arsenal can win titles again and become a very great team again.
12:00 – A scary stat
The Gunners considered the best team in England on offensive set pieces with a total of 32 goals including 16 from corners last season, a record in the 20 years that Opta has been collecting data as indicated by RMC Sport. Problem, according to Opta, Paris is the Ligue 1 team which has conceded the most goals from set pieces (corner, direct, indirect free kicks, etc.) since the 2020-2021 season.
11:15 – Arteta’s praise for Luis Enrique
Mikel Arteta is taking advantage of this confrontation with PSG to praise his elder brother whom he respects enormously. “He has one watchword: honesty. He’s direct. He looks you in the eye and tells you what he thinks. I think the players appreciate that. When someone can make you feel that way , that’s a good thing.”
10:30 – Arteta surprised by the choice to dismiss Dembélé
At the Canal microphone, Mikel Arteta was surprised by the sidelining of Ousmane Dembélé. “We just heard the news. I don’t know if it’s true or not, but we will prepare for all eventualities.” Since then, the Spanish technician has had the answer, the Frenchman will be absent.
09:45 – Discarded but back quickly
The sidelining of Ousmane Dembélé is temporary, the coach indicated at a press conference. One way to mark the occasion… “I’m not going to make a soap opera out of it. There is no argument between the two of us, no problems between the player and the coach.”
09:20 – Dembélé dismissed
This is the surprising news from Paris, Ousmane Dembélé was dismissed by Luis Enrique for disciplinary reasons. A strong decision from the Spanish technician who explained himself at a press conference. “If someone does not respect the obligations to the team or is not ready in such an important week… I want my players to be in the best possible condition. Therefore, I put him on gap.”
09:00 – Match day
PSG faces Arsenal this Tuesday, October 1 as part of the second day of the league phase of the Champions League. Kick-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. in London.
