“Arteta hasn’t coached a big club before, and that is why he keeps dropping this guy to the bench in every game, i hope he tries it against Chelsea when we meet”- Chelsea Boss Mauricio Pochettino calls Arteta a ‘Baby coach’ from dropping €60M star in their ‘lucky win’ against Wolves last weekend

In recent remarks, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has criticized Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, referring to him as a “baby coach” for his management of a high-profile €60 million player during a recent encounter against Wolves. Pochettino’s comments escalate tensions between the two clubs as they gear up for their upcoming showdown.

The player in question, whose identity remains undisclosed, has frequently found himself benched by Arteta, drawing ire from the Chelsea camp. Pochettino expressed frustration with Arteta’s choices, insinuating that the Arsenal manager lacks the experience and tactical prowess to effectively utilize such a valuable asset.

Meanwhile, former Arsenal player Paul Merson has joined the discourse, urging Arteta to deploy Kai Havertz as a central striker. Despite typically featuring in midfield under Arteta, Havertz’s adaptability makes him suitable for various positions on the field. Merson contends that Havertz’s intelligent movement and scoring ability make him an ideal candidate to lead Arsenal’s attacking line.

Havertz’s potential shift to a more advanced role coincides with Arsenal’s struggle to secure a consistent goal-scoring option. While Gabriel Jesus has been Arteta’s preferred striker, his inconsistency and injuries raise doubts about his suitability. With Havertz showcasing his scoring prowess, Merson advocates for his inclusion as Arsenal’s primary striker.

Speculation surrounding Havertz’s role intensifies with rumors linking Arsenal to potential striker acquisitions in upcoming transfer windows, such as Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen. This indicates Arteta’s ambition to strengthen the team’s attacking options. Nevertheless, Arteta remains steadfast in his trust in the current squad, emphasizing the importance of working with the available players.

As tensions simmer between Arsenal and Chelsea, the focus remains on Arteta and his strategic decisions. With Havertz’s role under scrutiny, Arsenal supporters eagerly await to see if Arteta will heed pundits’ advice and adjust tactics to address their goal-scoring issues.