September 25th 2024.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, may have to make do without three of his key players for their upcoming game against Leicester City. According to reports, Arteta is uncertain about the availability of David Raya, Ben White, and Jurrien Timber, and provided an update on Raya's condition after their Carabao Cup victory over Bolton on Wednesday. This news comes as Martin Odegaard has been ruled out for some time due to an injury, adding to the growing list of absent players which includes Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Mikel Merino.
In regards to Raya, who missed the game against Bolton due to a muscular injury, it is uncertain if he will be fit to face Leicester on Saturday. This, combined with concerns over White and Timber's fitness, has put Arteta in a difficult position. If Raya is unable to play, Arteta may have to turn to No.2 goalkeeper Neto, who couldn't feature against Bolton due to being cup tied. Instead, Arteta gave 16-year-old Jack Porter his debut, and was full of praise for the youngster in his post-match press conference.
Arteta expressed his confidence in Porter's ability to handle the role, as he had been training with the team since pre-season and has also played for the England youth national team. Despite being nervous, Porter was composed and his teammates supported him during the game. It was a huge experience for the young goalkeeper, and Arteta acknowledged his performance and the support he received from his teammates.
Meanwhile, the absence of Raya and the potential absence of White and Timber has left Arteta with limited options. But he remains hopeful that they will recover in time for the game against Leicester. In the meantime, Arsenal fans can sign up for updates and exclusive news about the team's progress. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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