Arsenal have confirmed Per Mertesacker will be Freddie Ljungberg's assistant in the short-term.
He will be in the dugout for Arsenal's game against Norwich tomorrow.
Mertesacker is Arsenal's academy manager and previously played for the side and has been given the nod to support the Swede in his new role on Sunday.
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kayapeople
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nice to see club legend taking club managerial assistant post. just so amazing. hope they could bring back Arteta from Man city. he can do a great job with the arsenal staff
Vudcelpt
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Ljungberg as a player was a huge success at Emirates. Why should he fail as coach? the job is yours to lose!
Jsmooth
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Let’s turn this defense into the Great Wall of England 😀
DaMhztourage
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Its a season of "returnings : Ole returned to Utd as coach , Lampard returned to Chelsea , Jose returned to pl with Tottenham, now Ljungberg former gunner returning as interim coach , let the beat continues , we are loving it 👍