Hot topics that adorned the football page last week. The coaching chair left by Unai Emery at Arsenal was immediately covered by Freddie Ljungberg. Freddie Ljungberg is former Unai Emery assistant. Logically, the choice of making Ljungberg as a temporary coach was considered appropriate. This can give club management space and time to find a coach who is suitable for Arsenal. The situation can change depending on how Ljungberg leads the Gunner in the Premier League.
Ljungberg is no stranger to Arsenal. He was once an important courtier under the tutelage of Arsene Wenger. Together with Wenger, Ljungberg uniformed Arsenal for nine years. Ljungberg’s time and experience at Arsenal should not be underestimated. Surely Ljungberg is familiar with the climate of the club from the city of London.
As for the coach’s uniform, it’s possible that fans and clubs don’t have one voice. Perhaps most still doubted Ljungberg’s capacity to bring Arsenal from the current difficult situation. Despite his status as a temporary coach, Ljungberg must provide the best in order to convince the club management that Arsenal is in the right hands.
Ljungberg took on the role of caretaker coach when Arsenal had never won in seven matches. Ljungberg added to the long list of negative notes when Arsenal were held to a draw by Norwich (2-2) last week. Last week’s draw was certainly not the right medicine for fans who were happy with Unai Emery’s departure and were injured by the appearance of the Arsenal team.
Perhaps the draw began to plant seeds of doubt in Ljungberg. Hence, a new and experienced coach might be an appropriate alternative and fans’ hopes to improve the current Arsenal situation. Actually Ljungberg received support from his former manager, Arsene Wenger. Arsene Wenger sees that Ljungberg is committed to football.
Wenger also added that his heart is always at Arsenal and he is ready to help former foster children, Freddie Ljungberg if needed. However, Wenger’s support cannot be a guarantee for the club that Ljungberg must be contracted as permanent manager. It will depend on how Ljungberg rebuild Arsenal into a respected team in the Premier League.
Therefore, when Ljungberg was building Arsenal, there was also speculation about a number of names of managers who might be considered appropriate to sit in Arsenal’s chair. Some names that come to the surface include Nuno Espirito Santo, Norwich coach.
Nuno is a concern because of the success of motivating Norwich players to perform fiercely in the Premier League this season. Nuno’s style can be an alternative to motivate Arsenal players to get back to winning ways. Besides Nuno, there is also Brendan Rodgers. Brendan Rodgers has a great chance to see the performance of foster children, Leicester City this season.
In addition to several coaches who are still active, Arsenal are also linked with Mauricio Pocchetino, former Tottenham coach and Maximmo Allegri, former Juventus coach. Both have the opportunity to remember they are still vacant from the coaching chair.
Behind the names in circulation, it seems that Arsenal want to get out of the chaos that occurred at the club. In addition, this indicates that Arsenal do not seem confident with Ljungberg as the right choice to replace Unai Emery.
Therefore, although Ljungberg was decided to temporarily replace Unai Emery, its existence is uncertain. With this, Ljungberg has not won the trust of the club and fans.
There are still doubts about Ljungberg to become a permanent coach, especially when considering Ljungberg’s experience as a coach. The situation might be different if only Ljungberg could improve Arsenal’s performance going forward. In the 15th week Ljungberg will bring his foster children to face Brighton.
This match will be Ljungberg’s second test. Victory is certainly a new hope for Arsenal fans for Ljungberg. Victory against Brighton can end the poor results of eight matches without a victory from the stronghold of Arsenal. But if the results are negative, Ljungberg should bury his dream to last long at Arsenal.
Victory will be the starting point for Ljungberg to slowly write his name in the hearts of fans to get a permanent place and trust in Arsenal. For a while Ljungberg is still in doubt. So speculation famous names circulating in the Arsenal sky. The situation can change depending on how Ljungberg improves Arsenal. But if not, Ljungberg also must leave his place in other options.
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