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Arsenal star reveals how Mikel Arteta is ‘different to any other manager’

New signing has spoken of his admiration for his manager…

By Oli Gent · Standard

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 10:04 PM

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Christos Tzolis revealed Mikel Arteta uses unique pre-match alert games and novel preparation approaches before every match.
Tzolis praised Arteta's personal approach, recalling an extensive initial summer conversation focused heavily on life outside football.
The Greek international winger joined Arsenal from Club Brugge in a £34 million transfer last summer.

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Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis has explained why manager Mikel Arteta stands out from any other coach he has worked with. Speaking to Novasports, the Greek forward highlighted Arteta's unique preparation, which includes locker-room alert games to gauge readiness and varying tactical approaches tailored to each match.

Tzolis joined the Gunners from Club Brugge in a £34 million summer transfer following a title-winning campaign in Belgium. After missing a month with a hamstring injury suffered on international duty, he recently returned to action during Arsenal's 1-0 victory against Liverpool at Anfield on November 1.

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