Artita: We have to adapt to the absences, and the injury
Arsenal coach McCle Artita confirmed that his team is ready to adapt to the challenges he faces due to the increasing injuries, noting that the accumulation of matches affects the readiness of the players, this came during the press conference held today, Friday, before facing Leicester City, Saturday, February 15, within The 25th round of the Premier League.
Artita said: "We have to adapt to the current situation, the injuries are part of football, and we are required to find solutions despite the important absences in the offensive line."
On the confrontation of Leicester City, he said: "We are fully aware of the difficulty of the match, Leester has a strong team and a distinguished coach like Rhod van Nesterewy, who is attending his team well for every confrontation."
He continued his talk about the pressure of the matches and its impact on the team, saying: "With the crowding of the table, the injuries are inevitable, exhaustion accumulates and tension increases, which makes muscle injuries more common, and we must deal with this challenge intelligently."
On the injury of Kay Havertz, he said: "He was injured while trying to stop a shot after the training session.
He added: "We need some changes in the way of playing, but that may open the way for new opportunities. We have players who are able to make the difference in individual confrontations."
When asked about the possibility of contracting with a free player, he said: "We are studying all available options, and we will make the appropriate decision according to the current situation."
On the case of Bocao Saka, he explained: "He is still in the early rehabilitation stages, and when he approaches the return, we will reside his condition and determine the extent of his readiness."
And on the authority of Ben White, he said: "He is training regularly now, and we have to deal with his position with caution, but he is ready to participate."
It is reported that Arsenal is second in the English Premier League standings with 50 points, 7 points behind leaders Liverpool, and seeks to exploit the next confrontation to reduce the difference and continue to compete for the title.
Artita said: "We have to adapt to the current situation, the injuries are part of football, and we are required to find solutions despite the important absences in the offensive line."
On the confrontation of Leicester City, he said: "We are fully aware of the difficulty of the match, Leester has a strong team and a distinguished coach like Rhod van Nesterewy, who is attending his team well for every confrontation."
He continued his talk about the pressure of the matches and its impact on the team, saying: "With the crowding of the table, the injuries are inevitable, exhaustion accumulates and tension increases, which makes muscle injuries more common, and we must deal with this challenge intelligently."
On the injury of Kay Havertz, he said: "He was injured while trying to stop a shot after the training session.
He added: "We need some changes in the way of playing, but that may open the way for new opportunities. We have players who are able to make the difference in individual confrontations."
When asked about the possibility of contracting with a free player, he said: "We are studying all available options, and we will make the appropriate decision according to the current situation."
On the case of Bocao Saka, he explained: "He is still in the early rehabilitation stages, and when he approaches the return, we will reside his condition and determine the extent of his readiness."
And on the authority of Ben White, he said: "He is training regularly now, and we have to deal with his position with caution, but he is ready to participate."
It is reported that Arsenal is second in the English Premier League standings with 50 points, 7 points behind leaders Liverpool, and seeks to exploit the next confrontation to reduce the difference and continue to compete for the title.