Former Arsenal goalkeeper David Seaman has expressed his surprise at some of the unusual methods employed by manager Mikel Arteta in his approach to training and team management. Seaman, a club legend, spoke about the unorthodox strategies Arteta has used to motivate and prepare his players, while acknowledging the success they’ve brought to the team.
Seaman Finds Arteta’s Approach “Weird”
Speaking on Betway, Seaman admitted that he finds some of Arteta’s tactics puzzling. The former England goalkeeper specifically referred to one of Arteta’s methods, which remains unclear in its intent. “I don’t get that. That’s weird. I don’t know what he’s trying to do, whether he’s trying to open players’ minds up to what could be going on without you knowing,” Seaman said, expressing his confusion.
Arteta’s Unique Style: Screens, Positive Messages, and Music
Seaman went on to describe some of the unusual elements that Arteta has introduced during training sessions, such as large screens displaying motivational messages and playing music. These methods are part of Arteta’s distinctive style, which has set him apart from many traditional managers. “I remember going to training and seeing massive screens with all these positive messages on them and sometimes music playing. He does all these little things his own way, and it’s working,” Seaman added.
While Seaman may not fully understand the reasoning behind Arteta’s tactics, he acknowledged that the results speak for themselves. Arteta has implemented his unique ideas to great effect, helping Arsenal compete at a high level and establishing a positive culture at the club.
Unorthodox Yet Effective
Despite David Seaman’s initial confusion over Mikel Arteta’s unconventional training methods, the Arsenal manager’s strategies have proven to be effective. Arteta’s ability to think outside the box and bring new approaches to the game has helped his players perform at a high level. Whether it’s through motivational messages, music, or other unique ploys, Arteta’s style is clearly paying off for the Gunners as they continue to challenge for major honors.