Mikel Arteta Expresses Admiration for PSG Coach Luis Enrique Ahead of Champions League Clash

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta praised PSG's Luis Enrique, highlighting his influence during their time together at Barcelona. Arteta described Enrique as a significant mentor whose honesty and approach to football are commendable. Arsenal faces PSG in a crucial Champions League match, with Arteta acknowledging PSG's high level of European football.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, days after expressing his admiration for Pep Guardiola, has now spoken highly of another influential Spanish coach, Luis Enrique. Arteta and Enrique, once teammates at Barcelona, will face off as rivals in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Luis Enrique's Paris Saint-Germain team heads to the Emirates Stadium for a marquee fixture in the revamped competition's second round. Arteta, reflecting on their shared history, praised Enrique for his supportiveness and honesty. He noted that Enrique's distinctive style is evident in PSG's gameplay.

Arteta remarked, "You can see it's his team." Arsenal started their campaign with a goalless draw at Atalanta, while PSG leads the French league and won their first Champions League match. Arsenal will assess the fitness of fullbacks Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori before the showdown.

(With inputs from agencies.)