Alan Shearer has explained why he would hate playing under Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.
Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal are all vying for the Premier League title this season, making it one of the most thrilling contests in recent history.
The managers of these teams, Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta, have distinct personalities and characters that enhance the drama of the competition. They are known for their animated expressions and fiery emotions on the touchline.
Their leadership styles inspire their players to perform at their best, but they may not suit everyone. Different players may respond differently to different approaches.
Writing for The Athletic, the Premier League’s all-time leading goal scorer Alan Shearer has admitted that he would ‘hate’ playing under Arsenal boss Arteta.
“I never worked under an Arteta kind of manager, someone manically cajoling, telling you exactly where to stand or exactly what to do,” Shearer wrote.
“I’ve always been of the opinion that if you’re a good player, then you know that stuff anyway. If I felt I needed to drift out to the right wing or the left wing or even drop deep, I would do it myself.
“And as a captain, I felt I had the authority to tell my fellow players to do something. If it needed saying, I would say it. Not everybody is like that, though.
“Some footballers are brighter than others. Some are needier than others. Some are more effective when they are given precise instructions and are forced to stick to them. Shouting, repeating, shouting again and reiterating straightforward messages might be the best way to get through.
“What I wanted from my manager was to be led, to be guided. I wouldn’t have enjoyed being ranted and raved at from the touchline and I can’t remember it happening too many times.
“Why would I have hated it? Professional pride. You’re playing in front of thousands of people in the stadium and millions at home on television and you don’t want to be embarrassed.