Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said on Thursday that he hopes to bring former manager Arsene Wenger back to the Premier League club in some future strength, as he remains a respected figure among French staff. Wenger left Arsenal in 2018 after 22 years. Reign as manager. The 72-year-old, who is currently working with FIFA, the world governing body of world football, has kept his distance since, saying he did not want to see things affect him.
"He will have a great time seeing the environment he can create around this place, because everyone at the club has respect, admiration and love for what he has done," Arteta told reporters.
"I want him to be close to me personally because it will be a big help to the club. Things take time and he needs to point out those times.
"I can say from my side and from everyone's side that we will be happy to have him."
Arteta said there were no new injury concerns before Saturday's clash with bottom-placed Newcastle United in the Premier League. Years
Zaka, 29, was initially sidelined for three months after suffering a knee ligament injury in the September derby win over Tottenham Hotspur.
"He's training and pushing himself and the staff as hard as he can. He's in a good place, he's improving. I hope we can get him back before the end of the year," Arteta said.
Fifth-placed Arsenal will be looking to recover from a loss to Liverpool this weekend and Arteta has called on its players to take on the challenge of competing with the best team in the league.
"In order to compete with this team, we need to raise our level and match how consistent they are in each game, but consistent throughout the game. They dominate in every field and that is why they are so successful," he added.
"We're really looking forward to the game. After a defeat, you want to straighten it out."
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