Mikel Arteta Arsenal
Mikel Arteta discussed the impact of injuries to key players affecting team performance.
Mikel Arteta said, “It doesn’t look good, because for two players of that importance to tell you they cannot continue in the game, it’s not good news. What I’m praying for is that after the international break we have the team fully physically equipped, that they are available and that they are fit, because it’s been a nightmare for eight weeks.”
Mikel Arteta addressed the situation regarding Kai Havertz’s head injury sustained after a collision.
Mikel Arteta said, “We will have to wait to see how they react. He will be out for a few weeks, I would say.”
Mikel Arteta praised Martin Odegaard for his rapid return to the team and impressive performance post-injury.
Mikel Arteta said, “I don’t know any other player in the league that is capable of doing that after six weeks out, he had a day and a half, a training and a half. Just physically and mentally to be connected the way he was with the team is unbelievable.”
Mikel Arteta discussed Takehiro Tomiyasu’s ongoing injury recovery and hopeful return.
Mikel Arteta said, “I think he’s quite close. He’s looking really good. I think he’s over the period where he was still struggling, so he looks really sharp out there. He hasn’t trained with the team yet but hopefully, he can do that in the next week or two.”
