Arteta: I did not think about leaving, and this is the state of the team

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta appeared in a press conference, to talk about facing Tottenham, on Sunday, in the fourth round of the English Premier League.

The coach said: “Sterling “What I see is hunger. He is a player who wants to play every minute of every game and when that is not the case, he is not happy. It is something he loves to do every day and I see that, his commitment and the level of energy he brings to the team It's a big boost. You can feel it in the players when they walk in the door that we are better with him. I think he will make us better."

He added: "He has that ability (to score goals). ) - And that's a credit to him, but also to the players around him. You definitely need that as a midfielder and he has that will [to score goals] and the ability to do that I'm sure he will have an impact on the team br>

Wazid: “Renewing your contract until 2027? We are moving in the right direction, we have taken some huge steps and we still have a lot to do. Because of hunger - from the owners to the board and all the players and staff here. That is the goal and purpose [to win the Premier League].”

On whether he had thought about leaving for any other club: “No, the emotional connection What I have, what my family and children have [at Arsenal], plus the experience I have and the moment [I share] with people - it's very powerful."

He continued:"Gabriel Jesus was out of training, he has another session tomorrow. If all goes well, he will be ready for selection in the team, which is great news for us. We have to evaluate Calafiore. Mikel Mirno has a small fracture in his shoulder, and we do not know when he will return. The bone needs time to heal. We have to monitor his condition.”

Regarding Odegaard’s injury with his country’s national team, he concluded: “We need more tests, so let’s see what happens tomorrow or so, maybe this afternoon, and see what happens with... The extent of the injury and how quickly he can be brought back. He is optimistic, and we know him well, but we have to wait. With 48 hours remaining until the match, players can always become available, but let's see what happens."