Mikel Arteta, the head coach of Arsenal, spoke at the press conference before facing Chelsea in the league, where he revealed the latest updates regarding the injured players, commented on Joshua Kimmich's statements, and discussed the team's condition ahead of the anticipated summit. His statements were as follows:

Arteta began by talking about Leandro Trossard’s condition: "There is a new test today, and we will see how he feels. It doesn’t seem like a serious injury, and we still have some time, so we will wait and see."

He added in response to the possibility of his participation: "Yes, there is a chance."

Regarding the returning players, specifically Gabriel Jesus, he said: "We have already held a closed-door match, Gabriel participated, and Ethan also played because he wanted some minutes. It was a good opportunity for those needing competition, and it was a very positive experience."

He continued about the condition of Victor Gjokers, Havertz, and Gabriel Magalhães: "We have one more day, and tomorrow we will see everyone’s condition."

About the performance against Bayern Munich, Arteta confirmed: "They did not surprise me, but playing at this individual level against an opponent like Bayern is not easy. I said what I feel about the players, and now we must find the same consistency on Sunday."

Regarding Joshua Kimmich’s comments accusing Arsenal of relying on long balls and set pieces, Arteta replied: "No, I understand what he means. The match against Paris was very similar; everything becomes man-to-man. Their way of playing with the full-backs and our way of rotating makes the match short-passed. What he said is understandable and part of the game."

About Arsenal’s positive streak of results against Chelsea in recent years, he said: "I don’t know, but it’s a big match and an important derby. They are in good shape, and we know the challenge and opportunity on Sunday."

On whether Chelsea is a title contender, he answered: "We are all in the competition because we deserve it. The team they have, the coaches, and the quality make what is happening logical."

Arteta continued on the importance of winning after victories over Tottenham and Bayern: "We need to prove ourselves every three days. We did that against Tottenham and Bayern Munich, and now we have to do it again. That is the reality."

He clarified about managing expectations if Arsenal wins: "We don’t talk about expectations; the important thing is to understand what must be done to be better than the opponent."

Regarding the chance of Hincapié or Mosquera playing, he said: "Both have a big chance. Hincapié can also play as a full-back. We will decide according to the condition and the opponent."

About Chelsea’s statements that they are not title favorites, he said: "That’s a question for them."

As for describing the match as the biggest this season, Arteta confirmed: "It’s the biggest because it’s the next one. We live day by day."

Regarding Chelsea’s young talent Estêvão, Arteta refused to respond individually: "I don’t want to talk about one player. They have tremendous quality in all positions, and this is no coincidence."

On the boldness of young players currently, he said: "It depends on each player’s personality and ability to handle pressure."

When asked about Declan Rice and his chance for the Ballon d’Or, he said: "I hope so, because that means we have won a lot. He has been amazing since the start of the season."

About Gabriel Magalhães’s condition, he explained: "No new updates yet. He is recovering wonderfully and leading his recovery himself. I think his absence will not be long."

Regarding his possible return before the end of the year, he said: "I don’t know; we are waiting for the examination."

He added about Jesus after participating in the closed match: "We have to see how his body reacts. He was out for 11 months and needs to return gradually."

When asked about Merino playing as a false striker, he answered: "We learned this since last season. He has the intelligence and abilities that enable him to play this role very efficiently."

About the impact of Martinelli’s positive record against Chelsea, he said: "We don’t look much at the past; we look at the player’s current condition."

Regarding the tests of Victor Gjokers and Kai Havertz, he confirmed: "Not completely clear yet, but they are very close."

On Victor’s value to the team when he returns, he said: "The positive thing is that we found other solutions. The team proves its ability to win despite absences."

About Chelsea’s attacking performance, he answered: "Yes, they are a great attacking team and one of the best in the league."

Finally, about Jesus’s return to official matches, Arteta concluded: "We work daily to reduce the gap between training and match rhythm. The team has changed a lot over 11 months and needs to build consistency with them."