How Gunners are working amidst covid-19 lockdown-Arteta
There is no dull moment for Arsenal players the covid-19 lockdown notwithstanding Gunners coach Mikel Arteta has revealed.
Arteta who luckily recovered from coronavirus after he tested negative forcing the league to go on suspension said the club psychologist has indeed been on his toes in constant communication with the players.
The Gunners squad have not been together as a group since Arteta was diagnosed with coronavirus over a month ago as they self-isolated and then stayed training at home when the lockdown measures were introduced.
It is an unusual situation for the players and Arteta is keen to ensure they get any help they need.
“We have our psychologist who is looking after the players and is always in constant communication with them,” the Spaniard said.
“But as well we’re having feedback from different people and we’re constantly sending information and videos and keeping them busy.
“And as well, keeping them close to their job and close to the people, that are related to their job, which is us and my coaching staff.
“But we’ve been having some really good conversations. This time has been really helpful from my side, at least, to get to know the players better, and we are trying to improve our relationship, our communication and the understanding between us.”
The immediate future of the Premier League remains uncertain with no start date in sight as the country still fights the coronavirus at its peak.
That makes it difficult for clubs to plan, especially in terms of transfers, as no one knows when the window will reopen.
Arteta says his scouting department is still in full swing and different scenarios are being planned for.
“We have a lot of meetings to try and plan the season,” he added. “We might have one, two, three different scenarios and we have to be prepared for all of them.
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“I’m not a person that likes improvising a lot so yeah we have to know the circumstances can change every week and we have to be prepared as a club to react to that and adapt.