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Not everything was smooth sailing for Arteta, who came to a team in doubt. But with the unconditional support of the Brazilian Edú, sports director, he rebuilt a coherent and competitive squad, even having to sideline players like Mesut Özil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
“The greatest praise that can be given to Arsenal (…) is that they supported him in bad times and trusted him,” said Pep, who adopts a paternal tone, and not condescending, when he talks regarding his former pupil.
