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Arsenal U23 coach Ljungberg: Emery changing things top to bottom

Arsenal U23 coach Freddie Ljungberg says manager Unai Emery is shaking up the club from top to bottom.

The Swede admits he's enjoying working with the Gunners boss.

“There have certainly been some changes at the club since Arsene (Wenger) left," said Ljungberg.

“Unai is very calm, composed and ­extremely detailed in what he ­expects. From Monday through to Friday, every single training session is very carefully planned.

“There is always a thought process to what the players are doing and the players have to be open-minded. They need to know their roles and what is expected of them.

“We speak regularly – and always after every U-23 game – because he wants that connection and for the teams below to replicate what ­happens in the first team.

“That's fine for me because our principles are quite similar about how the game should be played – players who can play out from the back and not feel uncomfortable in any situation on the field. It's detailed, with lots of ­information, but the philosophy is simple."

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