Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is optimistic and challenges his squad to showcase their resilience amid a severe injury crisis. Key players like Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Jesus are sidelined, with Saka's recovery ongoing. Arteta acknowledges the difficulties but highlights the team's ability to navigate challenges, pointing out their competitiveness despite having numerous injuries. He noted that while losing key players is tough, he is eager to see how the remaining squad can step up in the final league games of the season.
Arteta emphasized the resilience of the team: 'So that's it, that's the challenge ahead. I love it and look forward because we are still where we are...'
Despite the extensive injury list, Arteta stated, 'If any team in this league lost four players in the frontline like those, I know what the answer would be...'
Arteta remarked on the adversity faced: 'We have played without Gabriel, without [William] Saliba, Ben White all season...Let's see what the team is made of.'
Collection
[
|
...
]