Two more players from Arsenal get seriously injured after Carabao Cup final loss

The recent Carabao Cup final defeat has left Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta facing a growing number of injury concerns. With both Martin Odegaard and Eberechi Eze unable to play in Sunday's match, Arteta can't afford to lose any more of his key players as they head into the remainder of the season. However, there is hope that Odegaard will return in time for the FA Cup quarter-final against Southampton in two weeks, as he has been out with an injury for the past seven matches.

On the other hand, Eze's situation is a bit more unclear. Arteta revealed that the English star will require a further scan on his calf next week, leaving his availability uncertain. In addition, William Saliba has withdrawn from the French squad due to an ankle injury, and Gabriel Magalhaes will miss Brazil's upcoming games against France and Croatia due to a knee injury.

These injuries are a major setback for Arteta and he will be hoping they are not too serious, especially considering the importance of these players to the team. Even Leandro Trossard, who has been struggling with a calf injury, has withdrawn from Belgium's squad and will have a couple of weeks to recover before returning to action. With all these injury concerns, it's clear that Arsenal is facing a tough road ahead.

But there is still hope for the team, as they have plenty to fight for in the Premier League, Europe, and the FA Cup. The defeat at Wembley has also reignited fears of Arsenal's past failures. In the past, these failures have been used to criticize the team, but this season has felt different.

A victory in the Carabao Cup final would have been a major boost for the team and could have helped erase those fears. However, the defeat could now serve as a catalyst for something much worse. One of the major talking points after the game was Arteta's decision to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal instead of the in-form David Raya.

This decision backfired spectacularly, as Kepa's mistake led to a quick brace from Nico O'Reilly and ultimately cost Arsenal the game. Arteta will be hoping that this decision doesn't have a lasting impact on the team's season. Speaking after the game, Arteta expressed his disappointment with the result and the missed opportunity to win a trophy.

However, he also acknowledged the team's remarkable progress in the past eight months and is determined to use this defeat as motivation for the final stretch of the season. He also mentioned the upcoming international break, where some players will be joining their national teams while others will use the time to recover from injuries and come back stronger. In the end, while the defeat at Wembley was a major setback for Arsenal, there is still plenty left to fight for this season.

The team will need to bounce back quickly and use this defeat as fuel for the final stretch of the season. And as for the injury concerns, Arteta will be hoping for some positive news and a quick return to full strength for his team.