Arteta: We don't want to be in this situation, and I don't think about losing

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

The coach began by talking about the many... The absences that the team suffers from: “It is clear that we do not want to be in this situation, but we are lucky to have the team that we have and the situation that enables us to respond to difficult situations. We do not feel sorry for ourselves, we face the matter and know how good we are.”

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On Saliba’s suspension absence: “We have different options in defense. The partnership between William Saliba and Gabriel was very stable, but we have to find a solution. There is a lot happening in the defense line, but we had to adapt to that and it was Versatile players are really useful.”

He continued: “We had a day off after the Champions League and two days to prepare for the match. This is a big match and a big opportunity, and we like this kind of thing The matches in the Emirates. The team is really looking forward to it. We have to continue to play with dominance and belief. Our belief, energy and commitment are required in a big match like this.”

He stressed: “It was the start of Arne. Very good slot. They're having a really great moment. They are a team that has been competing at the highest level for nine years, I never think about losing. “I don’t spend a single second preparing thinking about losing the match. The injuries we are suffering from are just bad luck.”

Regarding the possibility of Miles Lewis Scully and Ethan Nwaneri participating against Liverpool, he said. Arteta: “They are in contention. They give us the option to start the match. They are two players in the first team and we treat and appreciate them like any other player. They create energy.”

And about whether facing Liverpool in the absence of... For many key players it is his biggest test yet: “We have been through very difficult and challenging moments, but I don't think this is one of them. We are very energetic, the atmosphere will be great and we are really looking forward to the match.”

He noted: “These are difficult issues and painful injuries. International infections are difficult to control. It can happen but it's a matter of how you deal with it and change it. The team has to mentally adapt to that and maintain the belief that even with a team like this, we are still a great team.”

He concluded on the importance of not leaking news. The team: “We have a lot of sensitive information that people want to know, but it is our duty to protect the team in the best way possible. It is our duty not to leak our news as much as possible because you do not want to reveal it.”