Arsenal suffered their inaugural Champions League defeat this season, as Inter Milan’s penalty kick in the first half secured a 1-0 victory.
After the game, Mikel Arteta spoke with TNT Sports and expressed his satisfaction with two penalty judgments made in the first half, despite his pride in his players. The following is his response.
Regarding the game’s outcome…
I am extremely proud of my players and the game we played, as well as the level of dominance we demonstrated. I have the impression that we were treated with great severity tonight.
What specific understanding is this?
In that it is evident.
What is the penalty?
Yes, either one or both.
You believe that Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty.
Well, it is evident that the penalty in the other box must be for the reason that he strikes him in the head.
Regarding Inter’s penalty…
It is beyond my comprehension how this is possible. It is not a projectile; rather, it is a deflection. The crate poses no threat. There is no action you can take. I am unsure of how you will be able to escape the ball, as it is in close proximity to your body.
However, if you are going to provide that one, I believe the other one, it must be considered a penalty in its entirety.
Regarding Arsenal’s opportunities to strike…
Certainly, we could have scored a few goals given the number of situations and opportunities we tend to exploit.
However, the manner in which the team conducted itself tonight was indicative of our performance. I am extremely proud of the intensity, quality, and dominance that we exhibited in their stadium as we advanced to the box against a team that is among the best in Europe.
Regarding the absence of…
The Champions League was decided today in the boxes, and each decision made in the box has a significant impact. It is evident.
Regarding confidence levels prior to the weekend…
This is the manner in which the team responds. The team conducts itself in the same manner as we did tonight. We have the ability to win by traveling to Chelsea.
