February 28, (THEWILL) – Mikel Arteta has offered his support to his colleague, Graham Potter, amid mounting pressure following Chelsea’s defeat to Tottenham.
Potter has been facing criticism as Chelsea failed to win their last eight away games in the Premier League, currently sitting in 10th place. Arteta empathized with the pressure Potter must be feeling, stating that managers “cannot destroy” their lives due to football.
Potter referenced Arteta’s struggles during his initial start to life as Arsenal’s manager in a post-match press conference. However, Arteta has turned things around for his team this season, leading them to the top of the Premier League.
Arteta shared that: “You cannot destroy your life because of that. Your family, your friends, your loved ones, the people around you, don’t deserve to have their lives affected in such a negative way because you don’t win a football match.”
Despite the high-pressure environment of football management, Arteta stresses the importance of finding balance and seeking help when needed. He added, “That balance, I think in my case, was critical. But you need some help, someone to paint that picture in front of you because sometimes when you are in that position it is not easy to see.”
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