The room fell silent as he surveyed his players, and then his gaze landed on Izan.
"You're starting against Liverpool," Arteta said. A few heads turned toward Izan, but he didn't react much—just a small nod, his expression unreadable.
Arteta let the words settle before continuing.
"We're facing a team that will press aggressively, attack in waves, and test our structure from the first whistle. I expect to focus. Precision. And above all, composure."
The projector screen flickered to life, displaying Liverpool's tactical setup. The first clip showed their aggressive midfield press, with Mac Allister and Szoboszlai leading the charge while Endō or Bajčetić sat deeper.
"This is where they'll come at us," Arteta pointed, circling the midfield. "They'll try to force mistakes in our build-up. They want us to rush passes, play into their trap. We don't do that."
His gaze moved across the room, ensuring every player absorbed his words.
