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  • tammrak@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    So I came across what I think is the embargoed section of Arteta’s prematch presser. It’s interesting. In the beginning he talks about ‘the match starting with the press conference’ and some coaching tidbits. Worth a listen.

    Then, at about 3:08, he’s asked about his postmatch yellow card (in the Chelsea match?). He handles it openly and with good humour, but then the journo just keeps going on about his touchline behavior like a schoolmarm, and he doesn’t let it go for another 4+ minutes.

    What is this ongoing obsession with Arteta’s behavior on the touchline? I can’t figure it out. Why is what Arteta does considered particularly ill-disciplined, punishment worthy, in need of reform? It’s so weird. He’s even dialed back his energy since the PL decided they needed to police the technical area. I don’t recall any of this when Klopp moved to Liverpool. Pep? Tuchel? Conte? (I’m sure there’s more. Those just come immediately to mind.)