‘It’s something that I can’t control’ says Mikel Arteta on Ethan Nwaneri’s Marseille loan after De Zerbi exit | OneFootball

Mikel Arteta says Ethan Nwaneri’s loan to Marseille remains a positive step despite Roberto De Zerbi leaving the club this week.

De Zerbi and Marseille mutually parted early Tuesday after a 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Arteta was speaking on Friday, with his comments transcribed by the Evening Standard.

“It’s something I can’t control,” said Arteta. “Once again, it’s a decision that’s part of the game when you’re on loan, and it’s part of a football player’s career.”

“So you have to work with different coaches, and it can happen at any time. You can’t control it, you can’t avoid it.”

“Yes, De Zerbi was one of the reasons for the loan to OM. But it was also Marseille, and what Marseille, as a club and environment, brings to Ethan. I think it will remain very positive.”

Marseille face Strasbourg this weekend needing points in Ligue 1 and a lift in confidence, and interim manager Jacques Abardonado will lead them.

Source: GetFootballNewsFrance.com