Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, expressed concerns about Thomas Partey's fitness following a draw against Brentford, as he 'felt something' during the match. Partey, who starred in a previous victory over Real Madrid, is crucial for the upcoming Champions League match. Key players Gabriel and Kai Havertz are confirmed absentees, with doubts surrounding Ben White's fitness. The tight schedule leaves Arsenal needing as many starters fit as possible to avoid complications against a determined Real Madrid side.
"He felt something so we didn't want to take any risks. We don't know, I haven't spoken to the doctors yet. So they will check him now and see how he is."
"So he could not be in a condition to be in the squad today and be selected. So we have a few days but we'll have to wait and see."
"If my foot was on the floor, he could break my leg."
"Real Madrid's players have been bullish about their chances of mounting an unlikely comeback at the Santiago Bernabeu and Arsenal will need as many key players available as possible."
Collection
[
|
...
]