The reporter who had been chosen rose awkwardly, smoothing the creases of his shirt before adjusting his glasses.
He cleared his throat, voice carrying just enough to be picked up by the microphones scattered across the desks.
"Good evening, Hansi. Karl-Heinz Becker, Kicker. I wanted to ask—how do you view this matchup against Arsenal? And, if I may add, there's been much discussion in the media about Arteta's methods, particularly the so-called 'Marathon Session' he held with his players. What's your opinion on that approach?"
A ripple of murmurs stirred through the room, several heads turning as pens began to scribble quickly against notepads.
The reference to Arteta's extreme training had been a headline magnet all week, and many wanted to hear the take of the opposing coach, and possibly a scoop or
