Despite the hard-fought win: Arsenal trio anger Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed frustration with players Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, and Christos Tzolis despite the team's 1-0 Champions League victory over Napoli. While Arteta praised the team's overall quality and the decisive goal by Martin Odegaard, he criticized the trio for failing to track back during a late counter-attack.
Why it matters
It illustrates the high standards and tactical discipline demanded by elite football managers, even in the context of a successful match result.
Despite the hard-fought win: Arsenal trio angers Arteta SSC Napoli vs Arsenal SSC Napoli Arsenal Champions League M. Arteta C. Tzolis N. Madueke K. Havertz Italy England Spain Greece Germany The Spanish coach shouts on the touchline
Mikel Arteta lost his temper with three of his players during Arsenal's Champions League win over Napoli on Wednesday.
The Gunners won all eight of their league phase matches in Europe last season, and they kicked off this campaign in style with a 1-0 victory in Italy.
Arsenal were the better side throughout. Wasted chances in front of goal looked set to cost them all three points, until captain Martin Odegaard popped up with the winner in the 75th minute.
Delighted with his side's display in Napoli, Arteta admitted his only frustration was their failure to kill the game off earlier.
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