The Arsenal legend doubts whether Mikel Arteta is the ‘right man’ for the job

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has questioned whether Mikel Arteta is good enough for Arsenal, after failing to end the club’s 20-year wait for a league title.

The Gunners came within inches of securing Premier League silverware in the 2023/24 season, but were unable to end Manchester City’s dominance on the final day of the campaign.

It was Arteta’s second season in charge at Pep Guardiola’s side and, despite his best efforts, the Gunners boss could not find a way to overtake his rival.

Arsenal’s trophy drought has led some to question Arteta’s ability, with club legend Lehmann the latest to share his views.

In interview no The TelegraphLehmann highlighted Arteta’s struggles, questioning whether his “personality” was preventing the club from finding success.

He said: “Arteta has done very well to develop Arsenal but if he is the right man for Arsenal now, I am not sure. Because he needs to prove it. We could have won. [the league] twice. Last year they were earning again in one month [April] they are lost [three draws and one defeat].

“Sometimes people who hire coaches don’t understand that the personality of the coach is very important. Look at the personality of the coach. Is he a winner or is he a good person who puts you at a certain level and then it’s over?

“Unfortunately, Arsenal did not win it this season [and] as a big team you always have to win, you can’t always be second, third or fourth. We [the 2003/04 side] they are still the last champions of Arsenal which is sad. It’s too far.”

Lehmann played a key role in Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ team, playing every game of their unbeaten season. He is the last Gunners goalkeeper to win the Premier League, all those who came after him could not repeat that.

The German star has an impressive amount of experience as a player, and hopes to take his knowledge into management.

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