The session carried on with growing intensity as the team settled into the more tactical part of their final preparations for the match.
Arteta moved from station to station, offering instructions and watching closely, his eyes flicking between his players and the watchful eyes of the media.
Izan had been working diligently on his set-piece drills, placing the ball just outside the penalty box and striking with precision, aiming to perfect the delivery that had been lacking in some of their recent training sessions.
His focus was unwavering, the only sounds being the sharp crack of his boot against the ball and the occasional shout from one of the coaches.
It wasn't long before Arteta, still overseeing the broader training, received a tap on the shoulder from the media liaison.
"Gaffer, we've had some pushback. The media wants their time with Izan. I know it's not ideal, but… well, it's a marketing necessity."
Arteta exhaled sharply.
