‘I informed Arsenal that this is the Champions League, but they thought it was West Ham and Burnley who they would score five goals.’ Fc Porto coach Sergio Conceicao blasts Arteta for his incorrect tactics in yesterday’s defeat.
Porto’s head coach, Sergio Conceicao, has addressed Mikel Arteta’s assertion that his team lacked the intention to play during Arsenal’s Champions League defeat. The match initially seemed headed for a goalless draw until Porto seized an opportunity after Gabriel Martinelli’s mistake, resulting in Galeno’s impressive curling goal.
Arteta noted the absence of the dynamic movement Arsenal had displayed in the Premier League, leading to their failure to register a shot on goal in the Champions League for the first time since 2011. Reflecting on Porto’s tactics, Arteta mentioned the team’s need for improvement and learning from the experience.
In response to Arteta’s comments on Porto’s approach, Conceicao stated that it was an opinion and emphasized that both teams had different objectives – Porto aimed to play, while Arsenal sought victory. Conceicao also highlighted Arteta’s association with the Guardiola school of football, emphasizing the belief in greater ball possession as an effective strategy, albeit contingent on the squad and its players.
