
Arteta’s Pre-Season Sabotage: How Arsenal Prepared for the Napoli Flight Delay
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed that he deliberately disrupts pre-season routines, including delaying meals and altering travel, to prepare players for unexpected matchday chaos. This strategy helped the team remain calm after a three-hour flight delay to Italy for their Champions League opener against Napoli, which they won 1-0. Arteta’s unconventional methods, which include hiring pickpockets and using music, aim to build mental resilience and adaptability.






