Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta reflected on the team’s first official preseason match, where the Gunners convincingly defeated Girona 4-1 at the Montilivi Stadium.
The Spanish manager expressed great satisfaction with his squad’s performance after a week of intense training in Catalonia, emphasizing that the club is progressing on the right path.
“I am very pleased. This week we worked on many aspects with a large squad, involving key players, returning Brazilians, and academy graduates. The objectives we aimed to test during the match were executed brilliantly.
The players fully deserved this opportunity. The match context allowed us to give young players significant game time, which is invaluable experience for them. We had to adapt to the pitch and conditions, which served as an excellent test of our fighting spirit. New players are joining us now, and they are in great shape. Of course, there is still much to improve, but we are moving in the right direction.”
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