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The conversation shifted to managing internal competition, particularly between strikers like Watkins and Duran. Emery highlighted the importance of fostering a healthy atmosphere where players understand the collective goal supersedes individual achievement. He emphasized that even during skills training and matches, players must grasp their roles—whether in starting positions or as substitutes ready to contribute whenever necessary.
Emery's approach is rooted in his extensive managerial experience, where ensuring a happy dressing room revolves around enabling free competition among players while stressing shared goals and collective success.