Willian opens up on Mikel Arteta, admits he’s had ‘worst moment of his career’ this season

Arsenal are in “good hands” with Mikel Arteta at the helm according to Willian, who has supported the Spaniard to become one of the best in the world.

The Gunners took the plunge over Arteta in 2019 despite his lack of experience as a No.1.

However, he wasted no time in marking his authority and implemented his philosophy in North London.

Arteta has not been afraid to make big calls and is looking to end Arsenal’s exodus to the Champions League.

A mixed campaign means the wait is unlikely to end this term, but there are still signs of optimism for the future.

Willian praised the management skills of Arteta’s men which he believes can lead to future silverware.

“I think Arsenal has the potential to be a great project, it’s a great club, it’s in the hands of a good coach who has everything to become one of the best coaches in the world,” said he told ESPN Brazil.

“Arsenal has what it takes to become a power again, to fight for titles, to come back to play in the Champions League, that’s what all players are hoping for.

“[Arteta] always tries to talk to players individually, even on the pitch, at the end of training he calls the player, explains what he wants from the player, how to position himself, to receive the ball.

“In short, he’s always trying to help the players.

“He really did a great job, he always took care of the players in the best possible way, giving ideas, giving instructions, showing what he wanted.

“Arsenal are in good hands.”

Willian’s first year in the UAE has been a struggle, even though he’s starting to produce again.

The Brazilian was sidelined and criticized by a few quarters earlier this quarter, a period he calls “the worst moment” of his career.