October 21st 2024.
Arsenal will be facing a tough challenge without William Saliba in their upcoming match against Liverpool next weekend. The absence of Saliba, who has been suspended, has been a major concern for Thomas Partey as he believes someone will have to step up in his place.
The Gunners have struggled with discipline issues at the start of the season, having finished three of their first eight Premier League matches with only 10 players on the field. This has raised questions about their naivety in this area and has forced manager Mikel Arteta to deal with key players missing in crucial matches.
Saliba's recent red card against Bournemouth's Evanilson proved to be costly for Arsenal as they ended up losing 2-0. And now, with his ineligibility for the Liverpool clash, Arteta's frustrations have only intensified. The French centre-back played every minute in the Premier League last season, making his absence a major blow for the team.
Partey understands the significance of Saliba's suspension and believes that someone from the team must step up to fill the void. He also believes that the team has good defenders and the coach will make the necessary adjustments to help the team. Any player who gets the opportunity to play must give their best to support the team.
Saliba's initial yellow card being upgraded to a red has caused further disappointment for the team. However, Partey believes that they must focus on their next game against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, and then move on to the next challenge. He also stressed the importance of not repeating the same mistakes and trying to keep all 11 players on the field.
The midfielder acknowledges that learning from their mistakes is crucial, but also understands that some situations and decisions are out of their control. He expressed confidence in the team's ability to dominate the game and their desire to win every match, but sometimes unexpected incidents occur on the field.
Saturday's loss to Liverpool has taught the team a valuable lesson. Partey believes that they must stay united and continue working hard, even when faced with red cards. He sees it as a part of football and stresses the importance of learning from these mistakes and not letting them happen again.
Despite his recent sending off, Saliba will be available for Arsenal's Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday. The team remains unbeaten in Europe's premier competition, with a win against Paris Saint-Germain and a draw against Atalanta in their previous matches.
Manager Mikel Arteta has a few options to replace Saliba against Liverpool, including Ben White, Jakub Kiwior, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Riccardo Calafiori. The team is determined to put up a strong fight against the league leaders and bounce back from their recent defeat. Fans can stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis of Arsenal by signing up for our newsletter.
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