Mikel Arteta has shared insights into the pressures of football management, acknowledging the challenges but also expressing his love for the role despite its demands.In the wake of Jurgen Klopp’s announcement about leaving Liverpool due to feeling drained, Arteta spoke candidly to Sky Sports about the stresses of managing Arsenal. Despite the early wake-up calls, the constant tactical planning, and the impact on his family life, Arteta finds solace and motivation in high-stakes matches like the upcoming clash with Liverpool.🎙️| Mikel Arteta ahead of #ARSLIV: “We have beaten big teams already and it’s another opportunity to beat Liverpool” pic.twitter.com/r9bGWfqdQ6— AllroundArsenal (@AllroundArsenal) February 3, 2024 Arteta revealed that while he doesn’t struggle with sleep, he often wakes up early, sometimes as early as 4:30 or 5:30 am, allowing his mind to start formulating ideas and strategies for the day ahead. “It’s a good period where your brain works in a way where you start to formalise the right questions, and I start to put some ideas together. That’s the moment to get up, start to write things and think from every angle about the best way to prepare for the next game to give us the best chance to win it.”While he hasn’t experienced burnout himself, Arteta empathises with Jurgen Klopp’s decision and understands the need to prioritise mental and physical well-being. Despite the pressures, Arteta’s energy is fueled by his family, his dedicated staff, and the commitment and support of his players.”The first thing that happens after a long day is my three kids run to the front door and jump all over me. My dog does the same. Then it is my wife and then the staff.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7845160##For Arteta, the joy of returning home to his family after a long day, being surrounded by positive and supportive staff, and witnessing the determination of his players to follow his lead are all sources of motivation that keep him energised.”There are a lot of things you can do but as an individual, your body tells you exactly what you need. In my opinion, meditation works really well. It empties your mind and after it is in a much better condition to work again. Reading is also something I really like and I do read about many different topics.”ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 23Saturday15:30: (3.05) Everton (3.50) Tottenham (2.40)18:00: (1.70) Brighton (4.00) Crystal Palace (4.80)18:00: (3.00) Burnley (3.45) Fulham (2.50)18:00: (1.43) Newcastle (4.60) Luton (7.25)20:30: (5.10) Sheffield Utd (4.00) Aston Villa (1.65)Sunday17:00: (1.70) Chelsea (3.90) Wolverhampton (5.50)17:00: (1.75) Bournemouth (3.60) Nott.Forest (4.90)17:00: (1.67) Man.Utd. (4.00) West Ham (5.60)19:30: (2.40) Arsenal (3.50) Liverpool (3.05)Monday23:00: (7.50) Brentford (4.90) Man.City (1.40)***odds are subject to change***
