I think in the future we need to look at our youth department to provide more players for the first team think it is important for a club to have a good amount of players that have roots with the club and region.

Meaning of the quote

Coaches like Arsene Wenger believe that clubs should focus on training young players from their local community. This helps the club have a strong team with players who are familiar with the club and the region. Developing homegrown talent is important for a successful team in the future.

About Arsene Wenger

Arsene Charles Ernest Wenger is a French former football manager and player who is currently serving as FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development. He was the manager of Arsenal from 1996 to 2018, where he was the longest-serving and most successful in the club’s history.

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