Mikel Arteta confirmed Martin Ødegaard remains Arsenal's captain after players voted overwhelmingly in favor of retaining him. Despite criticism from former captain Tony Adams, Arteta defended Ødegaard's leadership qualities, emphasizing the significance of team sentiment. The players chose Ødegaard to embody leadership for the team, reflecting their trust and comfort in his role. Arteta also expressed hope for improved consistency with new season rule changes, particularly addressing issues such as timewasting that affected player conduct during matches last season.
Mikel Arteta emphasized the players' unanimous decision to retain Martin Ødegaard as captain, highlighting strong team support. He stated, "By a mile, by 100 miles, everybody chose the same person which is Martin Ødegaard."
Arteta underscored the importance of player comfort in leadership roles, saying, "what matters most is how these guys feel about who needs to lead them...who is going to give them support...who do you want to represent the club."
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