Australia manager Arnold will lead his side out to play at Wembley for the first time against England on Friday
Graham Arnold, manager of Australia, is smiling as he scrolls back to last December, to the World Cup in Qatar and to facing in the last 16, and all. “Mind games,” Arnold says of Messi, “mind games.” Arnold laughs as he explains. “Messi, he scored the first goal and that was their first shot — in the 43rd minute. Straight after that, he’s looking up into the stands and the game’s going on. He’s wanting our defenders to be asking, ‘What the hell is he looking at up there?’ Mind games.
He believes midfield is the engine. He’s big on making sure his No 6 is a very good ball-player, because you can’t play in pockets if you can’t find the pockets. I’m similar, but I’d maybe play more lop-sided at times. “In Australia, you learn how to coach, not just manage. You’ve got to be able to coach kids and develop them because we don’t have the money. We have a salary-cap system. So we get the whole picture of coaching and managing.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, 76, admits he felt like ‘damaged goods’Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up about getting older.
Read more »
Alexander-Arnold reveals role Szoboszlai isn't getting at LiverpoolLiverpool are back in Premier League action this afternoon when they take on Brighton & Hove Albion and Trent Alexander-Arnold has been speaking ahead of the game
Read more »
Arnold Schwarzenegger, 76, admits he felt like ‘damaged goods’Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up about getting older.
Read more »