Fate is sometimes teasing. A year and a half after his dismissal from Arsenal, Unai Emery finds the Gunners this Thursday, in the semi-final first leg of the Europa League (9 p.m.). The Basque coach's class has foamed any bitterness between him and the London club. But his stay, marked by a Europa League final lost against Chelsea in 2019 (4-1) and disappointing results in the Premier League, will remain as the failure of the post-Wenger. A failed rebound after two years at Paris Saint-Germain, including the humiliation of the comeback by Barça and the loss of the Ligue 1 title in 2017, to the benefit of Monaco.
But “
in Spain, Emery's accomplishments are highly regarded,
” says Javi Mata, journalist for
AS
and Radio Villarreal.
"
He is highly respected in La Liga, much more than internationally,
" adds Albert Blaya Sensat, a freelance journalist based in Catalonia and renowned for his tactical analyzes of Iberian teams.
Recognized player of Spanish D2, Emery rose through the ranks
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