Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he is “happy to help” Freddie Ljungberg if he needs any advice after the Swede was appointed interim head coach.
Ljungberg played under Wenger for nine years before leaving for West Ham in 2007, and when asked about his former winger’s appointment, the Frenchman said he would be willing to lend a hand:
?? Arsene Wenger on Freddie Ljungberg’s interim @Arsenal role:
? “If he needs to talk then I’m always available.”
? Once a manager, always a manager. pic.twitter.com/NVFv40uRh8
— SPORF (@Sporf) December 4, 2019
After the 2-2 draw against Norwich in his first game in charge, Ljungberg may want to get a few pointers off his old manager but coaches do generally like to stamp their own mark on their teams.
The 42-year-old is reportedly a genuine contender to take on the role on a permanent basis, with a number of bookmakers making him favourite for the job.
However, Ljungberg will need to prove first that he can get results, and he will want to get off to a good start at the Emirates when they face Brighton this evening.
