"We have very good relationship and communication with most of the national teams -- certainly with [England manager] Thomas [Tuchel] too. We have been extremely supportive all the time."
"When a player is fit and available to play for the national team, you have to play. It makes us so proud that we had that many players in the national team."
"Players are desperate to play for their national team. We know how important every time they are together is [what] time they spend in preparation means to them."
Mikel Arteta emphasized Arsenal's support for players representing their national teams amid recent withdrawals due to injuries. Key players like Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and others missed international friendlies. Speculation arose regarding the reasons behind ten players' inability to participate. Arteta clarified that Arsenal maintains strong communication with national teams and is honest about player fitness. He expressed pride in the number of players selected for national duty and acknowledged the importance of international preparation for players.
Read at ESPN.com
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