Arsenal's head coach, Mikel Arteta, spoke at the press conference ahead of his team's match against Slavia Prague in the fourth round of the Champions League, emphasizing the importance and difficulty of the match, and addressing player injuries, the pressure of matches, and the team's preparations for the upcoming game.

Arteta said: "Victor Gyökeres is definitely unavailable for the match, as he did not train today, and we will conduct some tests in the coming days to assess the extent of his injury, but he will not be ready for this encounter."

The Arsenal manager added: "We are trying to maintain a balance between vitality and cohesion within the team amid the tight schedule of matches, and we recognize that we will face a very difficult match, especially since they have not lost at home this season and they have a clear philosophy and fans who create a great atmosphere."

Arteta continued: "I hope that our Premier League match will be postponed, as it is unreasonable to play just two days later; the final decision is in the hands of the organizing bodies, but we trust that logic will prevail."

Regarding Gyökeres' injury, he said: "I am concerned because he has not suffered many muscular injuries before, but he felt discomfort and had to leave the field, and this is not a good sign, especially for a player who relies on physical explosiveness; we will know the precise details soon."

Arteta pointed to the team's defensive strength recently, asserting: "We are in a great defensive shape right now, the collective organization is very strong, and the players' defensive behavior, filled with energy, intelligence, and fighting spirit, is one of the keys to our success."

On the busy match schedule, the Spanish coach said: "There should be equality among all clubs; we want fairness and equal opportunities for everyone, and the safety of players and then fans should always be the priority."

Arteta also spoke about the psychological state of Victor Gyökeres: "He was frustrated after the match, but he is a strong player and we will deal with it; he was in a great and important period for the team, but his absence tomorrow is a reality we must accept."

Regarding defensive performance in the Champions League, he clarified: "Keeping a clean sheet is a fundamental rule for winning, especially in away matches, and we realize that tomorrow's encounter will be a big test of our ability to withstand."

Arteta addressed the issue of numerous injuries, saying: "We have seven injured players, which is a large number; we are missing many attacking elements, and if this intense schedule continues, it will be difficult to maintain the same level."

Arteta concluded his remarks by saying: "I am happy with Christian Norgaard's gradual return after injury, and we know we will face an organized and tough opponent at their ground, but we are well prepared and have the motivation to achieve a positive result; our goal is to continue delivering strong performances and maintain victories in the Champions League."