Artet: Arsenal lost half of the team. And it lasts for 9 months ”

Head coach Mikel Artet He commented on a draw at Endfield, where his team was able to play in the match of the 26th round of the APL against Liverpool (2: 2).

“The first half was unacceptable? Many moments, especially in terms of protection, the standards we had, and the zones in which we lost the ball are generally forbidden against this team. We were very far from the proper level, I’m very upset. We reacted – I hate the reaction, I love the action. Especially when we want to be there to win trophy. You want to be in the moment you win – or you don’t win. And if not, then you have to play another match for which you worked for 9 months – and it is here, today. If you can’t win, you have to be the best among others. And I was very, very angry.

Does the reaction compensate in the second half of the game in the first? I think it is still getting worse, because we have lost the hemisphere again – and it has been going on for 9 months. And again, losing 0: 2 on Endfield, like any other team, you play in our style, you come back, may have had to win, and in the end you could lose again-because of something that was completely in our hands. And the sixth time in the season we will play ten. We really want to win, the level of stability should last all 95 minutes. I don’t like talking about players who are not there and justification. Sorry.

Merino’s removal? I haven’t seen an episode video yet, to be honest. I know that Mikel went to the ball, pushed him a little, and he reacted – it looked as if he had touched his opponent. The arbitrator made a decision. That’s all.

The team is almost without players? I know that you do not want to talk about those who are missing, but there are almost no players. I know. But if it happened after the 70th, 80th, 90th minute-I would understand. And this happens on the 25th. We do not do basic things – the ball goes to out, we do not respond. It is already in the first, fifth, tenth and 95 minutes. Especially if you want to win on Enfield, because one moment is enough – you lose the ball and you lose the game. All. End.

Did it happen through the match on Wednesday? Psychologically, something could have happened – it may not happen. And then on the 60th, 70th, 80th, 90 minutes we would already “died”, because we had players on the field that would not have to be there today. I would understand that more. But when I see such a reaction and it is – a certain “spark” is needed. It’s on me. This is my responsibility.

Timber’s physical condition? We took Yurriena to see if he would be better, but he clearly said he was not ready to play.

How did the reactions from the players have achieved? Everything that happens in the locker room will remain in the locker room. It could no longer be. And it could – because it was football. Or they could be more effective. But fortunately, in the second half we did what they are capable of. And at the same time we understand that there is a lot of now against us.

Martinelli’s transfer to the center of attack? Especially because they have a high line of defense, and they are very aggressive in this. And what Ben did – because he is in this form now, and how he tried today, as he added in the course of the match – it was very, very impressive.

Was the second half of the game “Liverpool”? No, I think the message is for ourselves. It should be about us. About what we can control. We will never be able to control what they can do or cannot. They won. They fully deserved it – they were very stable. All. We have to be better, smarter, have a full composition. And for sure – not to play six times in the season. Because if so, we do not win for the next season. And learn. A lot of learning.

Does such a game add confidence? When I remember the 2: 2 game at home – we probably had to win it. Definitely. I think they had to win. And today they had to lose. And it could be 3 or 4. In the first 25 minutes they had two more great opportunities. Everything rests on stability and level. At the highest level, we can compete with any team in the world-and we have proven it in the last two or three seasons. We did not lose any match against the top 6. This shows that we are very stable as a team. We can compete with anyone. But to win – win, win, win, win – something else is needed. In addition to the availability of the warehouse. Certain requirements. And make us not talk about the reaction. Because I hate this word. ”