Mikel Arteta has stated that he and his Arsenal gamers “don’t really feel sorry for ourselves” regardless of accidents to numerous key gamers earlier than the Premier League match towards title challengers Liverpool on Sunday.
The Gunners are already with out captain Martin Odegaard, who has missed the previous 9 video games after selecting up an harm for Norway within the September worldwide break, and winger Bukayo Saka, who limped out of England’s loss to Greece earlier this month.
There are additionally considerations over the health of defender Riccardo Calafiori after he was substituted throughout Arsenal’s win over Shakhtar Donetsk in midweek, and fellow defender Jurrien Timber has missed the previous three video games with a muscle harm.
Centre-back William Saliba can be unavailable after his crimson card through the defeat by Bournemouth, and it implies that Arteta might have to select a aspect towards top-of-the-table Liverpool with 5 key gamers lacking.
“That is the sport,” Arteta stated.
“Clearly we didn’t wish to be in these conditions however we’re actually fortunate as effectively to have the squad that we’ve, to have the gamers that we’ve, to have the angle that we’ve.
“When it comes all the way down to reacting to a tough state of affairs, do not feel sorry for ourselves; face it.
“We’re a crew that understand how good we’re as effectively and the way tough we may be for the opponent. Having that ruthless mentality within the crew is one thing I like.”
Arteta described the state of affairs relating to the injured trio of Saka, Calafiori and Timber as “very unsure” however stored his concepts of the right way to change the suspended Saliba near his chest.
“Now we have completely different choices [in defence],” Arteta stated.
“That partnership [between Saliba and Gabriel] has been very steady however we’ve to discover a resolution. [There is] a lot happening with the backline however we’ve needed to adapt to that and the versatile gamers have been actually helpful.
“We had a break day after the Champions League and two days to arrange the sport.
“It is a huge match, a giant alternative, and we love these type of matches on the Emirates. The crew is basically wanting ahead to it.
“Now we have to take care of taking part in with dominance and perception. Our perception, power and dedication is required in a giant match like this.
“Arne Slot’s begin has been excellent. They’re in a extremely nice second and run. They’re a crew who for 9 years have been competing on the highest degree.”