Arteta: We have to play the way that gives us victory

Arsenal's technical director, Mikel Arteta, appeared in important press statements, before facing Sporting Lisbon, in the framework of the fifth round of the Champions League.

Arteta said: “Everyone is ready for the match, everyone who came with the team delegation, even Kieran Tierney, who was absent for a long time, is ready and present with the group.”

He continued: “We wanted to that We are in a higher position but this is the position we are in now, we have to face it, we have to play in a way that gives us every chance to win matches and fight to do it as quickly as possible, we have a great opportunity to do that.”

He added: “We have to show efficiency inside the penalty area and exploit the opportunities we get. Usually, in the Champions League, it is not at the level of the need to win constantly. The Champions League is about small margins and details. You have to take action.” Everything is right to win Away from your home stadium.”

He commented on the importance of the upcoming international break, saying: “Yes, it is 32 matches until the next international break. This tells you that every three or four days there is a match. We will need everyone at their best and to be well prepared.”

He concluded his talk about Sporting Lisbon: “It is difficult to get to know the team after two years since Arsenal’s last match against Sporting. A team that improves. What Sporting did was no It is true, but we have progressed and the team has improved in two years, so it will be a good test.”