“We have to wait to see how he reacts after the training session, but there is nothing serious. If we want to use it, there will be a good chance of playing. »» Asked about Bukayo Saka's injury that occurred against Ipswich Town, Mikel Arteta reassured everyone and did not hesitate to say that he will align his English winger against Crystal Palace this evening. Enough to surprise a week from the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Second in the Premier League ranking with five points ahead of the third (Manchester City) and seven on the fifth (Newcastle) five days before the term, Arsenal is not threatened in the race for the Champions League. You could therefore think that Arta would do like Luis Enrique. The Parisian coach, already crowned in Ligue 1, takes care to blow his men and distributes playing times so that his whole troop arrives in the best conditions against the Londoners. Management to the economy not really advocated by his compatriot.
Arsenal does not drive to the economy
“When the players are in good shape and want to play, they have to play. They are at their best when they play and are constant in their performance. Physically and emotionally, they are good, their understanding, their rhythm and their decisions are at the top. If they are in good condition to play, we will have them play. We must balance the risks and make reasonable decisions. But unfortunately, in football, you know, anything can happen ”said Arteta at a press conference.
At a time when some people find that PSG is too often playing with the handbrake before its C1 appointments, like yesterday in Nantes (1-1) and that the postponement of this match has just talked about, Mikel Arteta obviously does not ask the same questions. Even if the Gunners coach still appreciates the absence of a match next weekend before his duel against Paris. “This little break will be beneficial. We do what we think the team needs. If it needs more tension, less tension, more emotional, more tactical, we will try to ensure that the levels are correct in order to be as prepared as possible and ready to win. »» Who of Luis Enrique or Mikel Arteta will have the best prepared his troops? Answer next Tuesday.
