Unai Emery Forces Confrontation In Training For Betterment

Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has disclosed some of his training techniques, one which involves causing ‘friction’ amongst his own players.

The Spaniard believes that usually raises the level of the player’s performances on the pitch.

He was quoted – “At certain times, you have to provoke friction with footballers. From that friction, you can get something more out of them, something from inside, a greater sense of ambition or maybe even a complaint. A complaint regarding the team can be positive.”

“As a manager, you have to be careful because that friction can break a relationship. But I believe in always looking for more, both individually and collectively, with conversations which are comfortable but also with conversations which are less comfortable.”

“In the end, the main thing with any footballer is that their qualities are used to benefit the team. As a manager, you have to get the maximum out of that player and at at the same time make sure that he fits with the rest of the team so that everyone is better.”

“We know that we have to put pressure on the players, to push them. So if a player is giving 70 per cent, he gives 80 per cent. Then if he is giving 80 per cent, he gives 90 per cent. There is always another step, another push. Psychology is an aspect which can help to find it.”

The Gunners have lost their advantage over Manchester United in the top-four race with Chelsea still 6 points away. The upcoming clash against the Blues is a must-win for Emery’s men in order to keep hopes of a Champions League qualification alive.