"You can't train players in the zoo then take them to the jungle"

On Premier League matchday 30, leaders Arsenal will be going up against Liverpool, who are eighth in the league. Despite the 29 points which separate them, Mikel Arteta is sure that it'll be tough game due to the fact it's being played at Anfield.

Before the game, the Arsenal coach spoke to the media and made an interesting comparison. "You can't train players in the zoo then take them to the jungle on a Sunday", he warned.

Arteta explained that he's training his players as if it were war: "You've got to expose yourself, prepare the players. You've got to explain to them what they're going to be going up against. You've got to recognise that, if you don't, it's impossible".

"We know it's a big challenge, but I think we've got a great chance to go to Anfield and do something we haven't done in years. That's what's been motivating the side over the last few days", he said to conclude.

The boss is wary of Klopp's side and, although their league position would say otherwise, Arteta is expecting a game where the stakes are high. His men are ready for the jungle.

 

April 7, 2023