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Young players need freedom of expression to develop as creative players... they should be encouraged to try skills without fear of failure.

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Arsene Wenger
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: October 22
Association Football Manager
Association Football Player
Coach
Economist
Engineer
Straßburg
Arsène Charles Ernest Wenger
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Fear
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Young
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Skills
Need
Failure
Needs
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Encouraged

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