Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta recently shared his growing concerns as injuries continue to unsettle his squad, according to Mirror.
Struggling to maintain consistency, Arsenal has faced challenges keeping key players on the pitch, leaving Arteta grappling with the physical toll on his team.
Captain Martin Odegaard finally made his return to the lineup in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Sunday after an extended recovery.
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However, this positive was offset as both Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka sustained injuries during the match, adding to Arsenal’s mounting fitness worries.
Riccardo Calafiori also remains sidelined, still working to regain strength following a knee injury.
Mikel Arteta’s Biggest Nightmare
Addressing the issue, Mikel Arteta voiced his fears about the team’s ability to perform at full capacity with these ongoing setbacks.
“We have problem after problem,” he admitted to the press post-match.
“My biggest fear is physically getting players at their best for 90 minutes.”
Despite these obstacles, Arteta remains optimistic, confident that if the squad can overcome its physical challenges, a successful season remains within reach.
“With that, I’m fully confident we will have a good season,” he affirmed.
Arteta’s concerns highlight the delicate balance Arsenal must achieve to keep their campaign on track amid repeated injury woes.
