Premier League: Freddie Ljungberg leaves Arsenal role as assistant coach to advance coaching career
4 years, 4 months ago

Premier League: Freddie Ljungberg leaves Arsenal role as assistant coach to advance coaching career

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Ljungberg also had a month as caretaker manager between the firing of Unai Emery and the hiring of Mikel Arteta last December. London: Former Sweden midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has quit as assistant coach of Arsenal, the English club said on Saturday. “We’re really sad to see Freddie leave as we know how much he loves Arsenal," technical director Edu said. “Now he has the opportunity to consider other options, and it makes sense for his career at this time.” Ljungberg has helped young players like Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Reiss Nelson, Bukayo Saka and Joe Willock transition to Arsenal’s first team.

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Freddie Ljungberg leaves Arsenal to advance coaching career
4 years, 4 months ago

Freddie Ljungberg leaves Arsenal to advance coaching career

India TV News  

Former Sweden midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has quit as assistant coach of Arsenal, the English club said Saturday. The 43-year-old Ljungberg took the decision because he wanted to “progress my management experience” after two years at the club where he also played from 1998-2007. “We’re really sad to see Freddie leave as we know how much he loves Arsenal," technical director …

Freddie Ljungberg leaves Mikel Arteta's Arsenal coaching set-up
4 years, 4 months ago

Freddie Ljungberg leaves Mikel Arteta's Arsenal coaching set-up

The Hindu  

Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg has left the club's coaching set-up to pursue new opportunities, the Premier League club announced on Saturday. Swede Ljungberg, part of the Invincibles side that won the Premier League in 2003-04, had been back at Arsenal for two years and was currently assistant to head coach Mikel Arteta. “I have decided to leave my first-team …

Ljungberg to assist Mikel Arteta in new-look Arsenal
5 years ago

Ljungberg to assist Mikel Arteta in new-look Arsenal

The Hindu  

New Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta will be assisted by Freddie Ljungberg, Albert Stuivenberg and Steve Round, the club confirmed on Tuesday. Ljungberg served as interim boss following the departure of Unai Emery, including taking charge of the 0-0 draw away at Everton while the recently appointed Arteta watched on from the stands. The duo held talks after the game …

Mikel Arteta gives Arsenal clean slate, Freddie Ljungberg stays
5 years ago

Mikel Arteta gives Arsenal clean slate, Freddie Ljungberg stays

The Hindu  

Arsenal's players will have a "clean slate" under Mikel Arteta, who has confirmed Freddie Ljungberg will remain at the club as part of the coaching staff. After watching Saturday's 0-0 draw at Everton from the stands, Arteta will take charge of his first game on Thursday, as the Gunners travel to Bournemouth. Mesut Ozil was left out of the squad …

There were no people here - Ljungberg underlines Arsenal difficulties
5 years ago

There were no people here - Ljungberg underlines Arsenal difficulties

The Hindu  

Freddie Ljungberg says a lack of staff hindered him during his spell as Arsenal interim boss. Saturday's 0-0 draw at Everton brought an end to Ljungberg's time in charge with Mikel Arteta set to take over after leaving his post as assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Unai Emery's dismissal saw various members of his staff depart Emirates Stadium …

Freddie Ljungberg's parting shot at Arsenal star Ozil
5 years ago

Freddie Ljungberg's parting shot at Arsenal star Ozil

The Hindu  

Freddie Ljungberg said Mesut Ozil would not have been involved for Arsenal in Saturday's Premier League contest against Everton even if injury had not ruled him out. Interim boss Ljungberg named a youthful line-up for his final game in charge before handing the reins to new boss Mikel Arteta, who was appointed the Gunners' new head coach on Friday. Ozil, …

Ljungberg: 'Arteta and I can restore Arsenal to former glory'
5 years ago

Ljungberg: 'Arteta and I can restore Arsenal to former glory'

The Hindu  

Freddie Ljungberg believes he can work successfully alongside new Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta once the "difficult" handover is complete. Arteta could not confirm at his introductory news conference whether Ljungberg, previously an assistant to Unai Emery, would have a role with the team going forward. "I'm looking forward to it a lot," Ljungberg told the club's website when asked about …

Mesut Ozil welcomes Mikel Arteta back to Arsenal FC
5 years ago

Mesut Ozil welcomes Mikel Arteta back to Arsenal FC

The Hindu  

New head coach Mikel Arteta has been welcomed back to the "Arsenal family" by his former Gunners teammate Mesut Ozil. Arteta has penned a three-and-a-half-year contract with Arsenal and will take up his new role on Sunday after leaving Manchester City, where he has been Pep Guardiola's assistant for the last three seasons. "Welcome back to the Arsenal family," the …

Ljungberg not involved as Arsenal continues search for new boss
5 years ago

Ljungberg not involved as Arsenal continues search for new boss

The Hindu  

Freddie Ljungberg has insisted he has not had any say on who will take over as Arsenal's next permanent head coach. Ljungberg has been in charge for Arsenal's last three matches on an interim basis following the sacking of Unai Emery, celebrating his first win on Monday as the Gunners rallied to beat West Ham. Read what @Freddie had to …

Niko Kovac 'eyeing Arsenal manager's post' as Gunners step up search for Unai Emery replacement
5 years, 1 month ago

Niko Kovac 'eyeing Arsenal manager's post' as Gunners step up search for Unai Emery replacement

Daily Mail  

Former Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac is reportedly interested in becoming the next Arsenal boss and has made his interest known to the club's hierarchy. The Gunners are searching for their next permanent manager after Unai Emery was relieved of his duties following a disappointing run of results, with former player Freddie Ljungberg placed in charge on an interim basis. …

Arsenal fear Freddie Ljungberg cannot stop the rot
5 years, 1 month ago

Arsenal fear Freddie Ljungberg cannot stop the rot

Daily Mail  

Freddie Ljungberg is losing his battle to convince staff he is the manager to rejuvenate Arsenal amid growing concerns star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubmeyang is ready to quit the club. Arsenal haven’t kept a clean sheet since a 1-0 win against Bournemouth more than two months ago and have the joint- worst defensive record in the league’s top 10 — along …

Arsenal 'hold first interviews with candidates' in search for Unai Emery's permanent successor
5 years, 1 month ago

Arsenal 'hold first interviews with candidates' in search for Unai Emery's permanent successor

Daily Mail  

Arsenal have held their first interviews with candidates looking to replace Unai Emery as the club's permanent head coach, according to The Daily Telegraph. Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their search to permanently replace Unai Emery Freddie Ljungberg has taken temporary charge after Emery was sacked last Thursday It is a search that the report states will be led primarily …

Ljungberg makes plans for Arsenal record-signing Pepe
5 years, 1 month ago

Ljungberg makes plans for Arsenal record-signing Pepe

The Hindu  

Freddie Ljungberg is keen to get record signing Nicolas Pepe on track after a misfiring start at Arsenal. During Ljungberg's first game as interim head coach, Sunday's 2-2 draw at Norwich City, Pepe looked on as an unused substitute and he last started a top-flight match against Crystal Palace at the end of October. While Pepe's problem is his form …

Premier League: Arsenal interim boss Freddie Ljungberg plans Nicolas Pepe pep talk
5 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Arsenal interim boss Freddie Ljungberg plans Nicolas Pepe pep talk

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Arsenal’s interim coach Freddie Ljungberg says he will have a chat with Nicolas Pepe to help the Ivorian forward feel more settled after his club record move from Lille. Pepe arrived at the Emirates Stadium for a reported 72 million pounds in August but has scored just once in 12 Premier League games and fell out of favour under former …

Premier League: Arsenal caretaker boss Freddie Ljungberg says he will seek advice from former manager Arsene Wenger
5 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Arsenal caretaker boss Freddie Ljungberg says he will seek advice from former manager Arsene Wenger

Firstpost  

Arsenal caretaker boss Freddie Ljungberg said he would seek advice from former manager Arsene Wenger as he prepares for his first home game in charge against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Thursday. Ljungberg, who was named interim boss following Unai Emery’s sacking last week, guided Arsenal to a 2-2 draw at Norwich City last Sunday that …

Emery a fantastic coach - Ljungberg defends sacked Arsenal boss
5 years, 1 month ago

Emery a fantastic coach - Ljungberg defends sacked Arsenal boss

The Hindu  

Freddie Ljungberg refused to criticise his inheritance from Unai Emery at Arsenal – hailing the departed head coach as a "great leader". It meant Arsenal remained without a Premier League win away from home since the first weekend of the season, while its previous top-flight triumph of any description came on October 6 against Bournemouth. Brighton and Hove Albion will …

Freddie Ljungberg believes Arsenal good enough to make top four
5 years, 1 month ago

Freddie Ljungberg believes Arsenal good enough to make top four

The Hindu  

Freddie Ljungberg is confident Arsenal has the quality to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League despite only managing a draw at lowly Norwich City in his first game at the helm. In the former Sweden international's maiden outing on Sunday, Arsenal twice fought back with goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as it battled to a 2-2 draw at Carrow …

Arsenal director Josh Kroenke explains Unai Emery sacking
5 years, 1 month ago

Arsenal director Josh Kroenke explains Unai Emery sacking

The Hindu  

Arsenal made the decision to sack Unai Emery over the past "several weeks" because it felt it was necessary if the club wanted to salvage its season, according to director Josh Kroenke. Speaking to Arsenal's website after addressing the team during training, Kroenke said: "Like all of our fans and supporters around the globe, we've been concerned about our recent …

Freddie Ljungberg unsure how long he will manage Arsenal
5 years, 1 month ago

Freddie Ljungberg unsure how long he will manage Arsenal

The Hindu  

Freddie Ljungberg has not been given a timeframe for how long he should expect to serve as interim head coach of Arsenal. Fans' favourite Ljungberg steps into the breach left by Unai Emery's sacking for Sunday's Premier League trip to Norwich City, where the Gunners will look to arrest a run of seven winless games in all competitions. "There is …

Gilberto Silva opens door to Arsenal return under Freddie Ljungberg but admits he hasn't had contact
5 years, 1 month ago

Gilberto Silva opens door to Arsenal return under Freddie Ljungberg but admits he hasn't had contact

Daily Mail  

Gilberto Silva is keen to become the latest Arsenal Invincible to return to the North London side - with the Brazilian open to a coaching role under Freddie Ljungberg. The two club legends were team-mates for four years at the Gunners - including that famous 2003-04 season under Arsene Wenger. Gilberto Silva is open to a coaching role under interim …

Freddie Ljungberg wants Arsenal job on permanent basis
5 years, 1 month ago

Freddie Ljungberg wants Arsenal job on permanent basis

The Hindu  

Freddie Ljungberg's spell as Arsenal interim head coach starts away at Norwich City on Sunday. TOP STORY – LJUNGBERG KEEN ON LONG-TERM ARSENAL CHANCE Could rookie coach Freddie Ljungberg go from hugging the touchline at Highbury to patrolling it permanently at Emirates Stadium? WATCH| Best of times; worst of times - Emery's Arsenal struggles ROUND-UP - Staying in the Premier …

Ljungberg knows more about Arsenal's past and future than anyone as he takes over as interim boss
5 years, 1 month ago

Ljungberg knows more about Arsenal's past and future than anyone as he takes over as interim boss

Daily Mail  

Freddie Ljungberg has taken charge of Arsenal as interim head coach following the sacking of Unai Emery on Friday morning. Freddie Ljungberg has taken over as interim head coach of the Arsenal first-team Ljungberg's work with Joe Willock has resulted in his progression to senior action Freddie Ljungberg made a career out of spotting little gaps, picking the perfect time …

Unai Emery sacked as Arsenal head coach
5 years, 1 month ago

Unai Emery sacked as Arsenal head coach

The Hindu  

Arsenal has sacked head coach Unai Emery after Thursday’s Europa League defeat by Eintracht Frankfurt in front of a sparse crowd at the Emirates Stadium. Among those in the mix for the permanent job include former Gunners star Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola's assistant at champion Manchester City, ex-Juventus handler Massimiliano Allegri and Wolves Portuguese manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Emery's cause …

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