The Spanish midfielder has ranked his current coach among the best tacticians he has ever worked with

The Spaniard, who is now in charge at Villarreal, has given his take on the controversial plans for a new European competition

The manager had no interest in discussing his former employer, who he will go up against in the Europa League semi-final

The Japan international has been tipped to return to Santiago Bernabeu in January after a frustrating start to his loan stint at El Madrigal

The former Gunners defender says he always knew his fellow Spaniard had the qualities to become a manager