Present at a press conference before facing Manchester City for the eighth day of the Premier League this Sunday afternoon (5:30 p.m.), Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta returned to the physical form of his star striker Bukayo Saka, out with an injury against Racing Club de Lens in midweek during the defeat at Bollaert on behalf of the second day of the Champions League. “He is in contention, we will see how he evolves between now and Sunday. It is obvious that he had to leave the field (against RC Lens, editor’s note), which is never good news, but we will see how he recovers. Bukayo hopes his club-record run of 87 consecutive Premier League appearances continues this weekend, having scored in our last two home matches against Manchester City.declared the Spanish technician in comments relayed by the official Gunners media, before confirming his presence in the group this weekend.
“He has been named in the England squad for the upcoming international break matches, and Mikel admits he has provided Gareth Southgate with the latest updates, with both bosses looking to utilize their player’s talents as much as possible. as possible, while ensuring that he remains able to give the best of himself. I’ve spoken to Gareth a few times, but I have to do my job. I give him the news and everyone’s position, then we have very good communication. He must make the best decision for the national team and organize it. Mikel also provided an update on Thomas Partey, who missed five matches with a groin injury but was on the bench for the game against Lens in midweek. It’s ahead of schedule, that’s for sure. It’s ahead of schedule, that’s for sure. We wanted to have him in the squad if we needed him, but the way the match went meant we had other necessities and we didn’t use him. He will be in the group tomorrow.
