Former Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has urged the club to focus on long-term growth rather than just immediate silverware.
Ahead of tomorrow’s Carabao Cup semi-finals second leg clash against Newcastle, Walcott in a chat with the club’s website, said that Mikel Arteta’s squad is on a valuable developmental journey, with trophies being a bonus.
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“It’s achievable for Arsenal but I always get the sense we look at the negative side,” Walcott told the Mirror.
“It’s not just about trophies. Yes, it’s great to win trophies but not many players win anything. Making it to this level is a win for me, it doesn’t have to be rewarded with trophies.
“Winning is great, of course it is, but you have to have a lot of thick skin and people should recognise it’s already an achievement to be there. People forget how difficult it is, how the league is developing and how it is harder to win things. Patience is the key. With it the trophies will come.”
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After over 20 years without trophies, what is he talking about