November 10th 2024.
In the recent match between Arsenal and Chelsea, Bukayo Saka suffered an injury in the late stages. After the game, Mikel Arteta expressed concern for both Saka and Declan Rice, who also appeared to be injured. This sparked worries for both the Gunners and the English national team.
The game itself was a hard-fought 1-1 draw, with plenty of effort and intensity from both sides. However, it was lacking in quality at times. Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scored the first goal of the match in the 60th minute, beating Chelsea's goalkeeper with a shot at his near post.
Unfortunately, the lead didn't last long as Pedro Neto equalized for Chelsea just 10 minutes later. Saka, who had been pushing for a second goal, was involved in an incident where he was caught by the goalkeeper as he attempted to cross the ball. He was left in discomfort and had to be substituted off for Gabriel Jesus.
The injury occurred shortly after Chelsea's Marc Cucurella was booked for a late challenge on Saka. Rice, on the other hand, had to be replaced by Mikel Merino in the 70th minute, although it was not clear what had happened to him.
Arteta spoke to the media after the game, expressing his worry for both players. He mentioned that they didn't look good and couldn't finish the game, hinting at the possibility of long-term injuries. His main focus now is to get the squad back to full fitness during the upcoming international break.
"We need to get everyone back to their best physically because we have players who can't play more than 60 minutes right now. This affects our team and results, but I am confident that once we have a fully fit squad, we will have a great season," Arteta said.
The good news for Arsenal is that their captain, Martin Odegaard, returned to the starting lineup after recovering from an ankle injury that kept him out for six weeks. Arteta praised the Norwegian's leadership and character, saying that his return had a positive impact on the team's performance.
"We've had to make big changes every day due to injuries. But the energy and spirit of this team is unbelievable. They never give up and always give their all on the pitch," Arteta added.
Overall, it was a tough game for Arsenal, with injuries adding to their troubles. However, Arteta remains optimistic and is determined to get his squad back to full fitness. He believes that with a healthy team, they can have a successful season.
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