This year, Arteta has made the fewest changes among his rivals at the top. Unlike Claudio Ranieri, who was known for constantly shuffling his pack, Arteta has recently been rotating players in specific areas to maintain momentum in Arsenal’s pursuit of their first championship in 20 years. For example, if Gabriel Martinelli isn’t playing on the left wing, Gabriel Jesus or Leandro Trossard step in. Arteta understands that while tinkering with the lineup is important, perfecting it without damaging the team’s confidence and momentum is crucial.
Arsenal is currently in pole position and still unbeaten in 2024, signaling success so far in managing the team’s rotation. Bukayo Saka has been a standout player, scoring his 18th goal of the season in the Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich. Arteta emphasized the importance of Saka learning from Ian Wright’s character, consistency, and hunger for improvement, asserting that team success is crucial for a player to achieve legendary status. Saka’s willingness to endure challenges in the pursuit of glory is considered an essential trait for a successful team, according to Arteta.
The Spanish coach highlighted the need for a team to cope with pain, difficult moments, and success in order to reach the top.
