Morning, nonetheless not loads taking place however there are a few bits and items we will have a look at earlier than Mikel Arteta’s press convention this morning.
First up is that Carlos Cuesta, one in all his teaching employees, has been linked with the Norwich Metropolis job in the summertime. He’s an fascinating character, this profile from Coaching Floor Guru again in 2021 outlines a few of his background and abilities, and it’s very uncommon to see somebody of simply 28 with all of that have below their belt.
We noticed him through the Amazon documentary, doing one on one periods with gamers – or no less than the very broad strokes of these as a result of I’m fairly positive Arsenal didn’t enable something overly delicate hit the screens – and he has grow to be a bit extra central to the teaching employees for the reason that departure of Steve Spherical final summer season.
So, it appears pretty regular that somebody who began his teaching profession at 18 with Atletico Madrid, would possibly nicely have been working in the direction of changing into a supervisor in his personal proper. Clearly it’s worthwhile to do a number of work, garner expertise, be taught a lot concerning the job, dressing room dynamics, and so forth, however you additionally have to have some measure of authority to be a head coach or a supervisor. It will nonetheless be one thing of a problem for somebody below 30 who has by no means performed the sport professionally, however possibly now he’s at an age the place these sort of challenges begin to grow to be accessible.
I’d additionally say that being a part of Mikel Arteta’s teaching employees piques the curiosity of potential candidates. Everybody can see what Arsenal was once, and what Arsenal at the moment are, so no matter function you play in that development has to look good in your CV. It’s one for the summer season, for very apparent causes, however it is going to be fascinating to see what occurs. It’s value stating that whereas Arteta did usher in expertise within the form of Spherical and Albert Stuivenberg, the appointments of Cuesta and Miguel Molina (each of their 20s) have been fairly courageous. A younger supervisor giving younger coaches an opportunity, so if Cuesta decides to take up the Norwich job, or another that may come his manner, we’ll see if he repeats that with whoever is available in as a alternative.
Past that, Marquinhos has joined Fluminense on mortgage. There’s speak this one has an choice to make it everlasting, however I’m undecided. It’s troublesome to see him return. He looks like a modern-day Amaury Bischoff (PI), a comparatively low-cost punt that didn’t work out and he’ll exist in our Arsenal consciousness ceaselessly as a result of that’s what occurs. Hey, he had a stunning second when he scored within the Europa League, and who is aware of? He would possibly shock us. I don’t assume it issues an excessive amount of if he doesn’t although.
Proper, I’m going to depart it there for this morning. We’ll carry you all of the press convention stuff over on Arseblog Information, and there’s a model new Arsecast with Charles Watts under. Completely satisfied listening.
