Xhaka always wanted a coach like Arteta

midfielder

has claimed that he has always wanted a coach like Mikel Arteta to lead his team.

Arsenal have not had good results in recent seasons, but in the current season they have a good chance of being in the top four. They have performed very well but have recently lost points in several games, which has intensified the rivalry between them and

for fourth place. Now Xhaka has praised Arteta, claiming that he always cares about the club and the players.

He said:

"Mikel and I are very close, When he came two years ago he told me exactly what I wanted to hear. I was missing a coach like him, very warm and open with clear ideas and he is always behind me no matter what people were saying about me."

"I am not just like this on the weekend but day to day. I am 29 but I want to improve. I am still hungry to achieve something and I want to give Mikel something back because he was always the guy who supported me."

Asked about their push for the Champions League qualification, Xhaka said:

"I want to play against the best and to achieve as well.

"The key is to be together and keep the belief. It is always easier if you win to stay together, but the most difficult time is when you lose. You have to stay strong with each other.

"I am feeling very proud of myself, we are feeling very good as a team. There is a lot of respect, we laugh together, we are sad and disappointed together - that is part of our job - but in general we are very happy. We have done a great job until now because we are in a very good position and it is all in our hands."

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