Recently, Walcott, in an exclusive interview with The Mail, stated that Arteta’s collaboration with a professional pickpocket aims not only to keep the players on their toes but also to divert public attention, thereby reducing pressure on the team.
Walcott said, “This move by Arteta has you in the media constantly talking about it, right? This diverts public attention away from what’s happening on the pitch. Everyone is discussing this unbelievable event.”
“That’s exactly Arteta’s intention. He wants people to think differently. As a result, everyone in the locker room will be on high alert, and that’s the message he’s conveying. There’s nothing surprising about it; it’s pure training and it’s working. Now, Arsenal players probably have to stay focused around the clock.”