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'I want them to feel close to me, they need to feel protected': Mikel Arteta opens up on the mental support he is giving his players during isolation after fully recovering from coronavirus

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opened up on the mental support he has been giving his players during isolation.

The Spaniard has now fully recovered from coronavirus after his diagnosis became the catalyst for the suspension of professional football in England.

Players are having to keep themselves fit at home while they are unable to train but the Gunners' boss also said the club are helping them with the mental challenges of life without sport.

Mikel Arteta opened up on the mental support he has been given his players during isolation
The Arsenal manager also spoke about his diagnosis with coronavirus and the challenges

'They have equipment, they have all the necessary tools and guidance to keep themselves in the best possible shape,' he told BT Sport.