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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and club captain Martin Odegaard were spotted having a bit of fun in training earlier today at Washington, D.C. The two were seen playing a game of keepy-uppy in front of the rest of the squad, and they both looked to be enjoying themselves.
Arteta, who is known for his meticulous approach to training, was seen smiling and laughing as he played with Odegaard. The Norwegian midfielder is also known for his sense of humor, and he seemed to be enjoying the challenge of keeping the ball up with Arteta.
The two were eventually joined by other members of the squad, and the game of keepy-uppy turned into a bit of a competition. It was clear that everyone was enjoying themselves, and it was a good way to break up the monotony of training.
After the game, Arteta and Odegaard were seen talking to each other, and it was clear that they had a good rapport. The two have been working together for the past two years, and they seem to have a good understanding of each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
This is a positive sign for Arsenal, as it shows that the manager and captain are on the same wavelength. It will be interesting to see how they work together this season, as Arsenal look to challenge for the Premier League title.
Quotes:
- “It was a lot of fun playing with Mikel,” said Odegaard. “He’s a great player, and he’s very good at keepy-uppy. I think we’re going to have a lot of fun this season.”
- “It was good to see the players enjoying themselves,” said Arteta. “It’s important to have a bit of fun in training, and it helps to keep the players motivated.”
Analysis.
The fact that Arteta and Odegaard are having fun together is a good sign for Arsenal. It shows that they are comfortable with each other, and that they have a good working relationship. This is important, as the manager and captain need to be able to trust each other in order to be successful.
The game of keepy-uppy was a good way for Arteta and Odegaard to bond, and it also helped to improve their fitness. It is clear that the two are committed to working hard, and they are determined to help Arsenal achieve their goals this season.
Declan Rice, alongside Eddie Nketiah, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Martinelli & Mohamed Elneny, all on the exercise bikes in Arsenal training, as planned, to build fitness & will not be doing work on the grass today.
🚨 Declan Rice, alongside Eddie Nketiah, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Martinelli & Mohamed Elneny, all on the exercise bikes in Arsenal training, as planned, to build fitness & will not be doing work on the grass today. [@JordanC1107] pic.twitter.com/gE9mCVZBZo
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