(ANSA) – BERGAMO, 19 SEPTEMBER – “We started very well with a great approach, moving the ball around well between some opportunities. In the second half we lost control of the game a bit and we were inconsistent, suffering too much in defense”. Mikel Arteta is not happy with his Arsenal’s second half in the Champions League away to Atalanta: “We also conceded a penalty, Raya made one of the best saves I’ve ever seen. In the second half we only had one chance with Martinelli, but it was a big one”, continued the Basque coach. “Raya has always been impressive even in different contexts, but he is becoming exceptional. Today he kept us in the game – continued Arteta -. It was a very emotional game to play, there were moments when it wasn’t going our way. Concentration is a must: in certain areas of the pitch we need to improve, we need to approach the game better in one-on-one situations and be more consistent to make the games go in the direction we want”. Finally, on the big match with Manchester City in the Premier League: “We have to prepare the game better because there are things we have to do better than tonight – concludes the London coach -. When you see the number of goals Haaland scores, you have to do everything to stop him. Saliba and Gabriel synchronized well again tonight”. (ANSA).
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