LA RAMS head coach Sean McVay revealed he has spent lockdown getting tips from Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
With connections between the two sporting heavyweights through the ownership of the Kroenke family, McVay had a unique chance to pick the brains of the recently appointed Gunners chief.
LA Rams head coach Sean McVay (right) has been picking the brains of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta
McVay is known for his methodical coaching style, much like Man City manager Pep Guardiola.
The pair are said to have shared a two-hour video call that also included Arsenal technical director Edu and head of football Raul Sanllehi.
And he said: “Arteta is really an impressive guy.
“I think he’ll do a great job, and I’m certainly a fan of Arsenal and love following them, just through those relationships, through the Kroenke family.
“But it was more than anything a chance for us to connect, kind of share some ideas.”
Arteta was said to be keen on hearing from McVay, with the Spaniard especially interested in how NFL teams train in units.
NFL squads, which have more than 50 players, practise separately – offence and defence are separate and eight positional groups splinter off.
No more than five players are currently allowed on the training pitches at London Colney at any one time.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
