Mikel Arteta is uncertain concerning the extent of Reiss Nelson’s harm however recommended that it will not change Arsenal’s switch plans for the January window.
- Not sure about Nelson’s knock
- Injured in opposition to Juventus
- Arsenal’s switch enterprise unaffected by change
WHAT HAPPENED? The English winger picked up an harm throughout Arsenal’s pleasant tie in opposition to Juventus, limping off after simply 21 minutes. The Gunners misplaced 0-2 courtesy of personal objectives by Granit Xhaka and Rob Holding.
WHAT THEY SAID: Talking to reporters, Arteta mentioned, “We don’t know the extent of the harm. The truth that he needed to depart the pitch immediately isn’t excellent news, particularly with somebody like Reiss who is actually highly effective and quick. Let’s see what’s going to occur. We all know what we now have to do and that doesn’t change the plans.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: With first-choice striker Gabriel Jesus already out of motion with a knee harm, Nelson’s knock is one other blow for the Gunners. In higher information, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli will rejoin the squad quickly following their World Cup exploits. Arsenal are presently searching for high quality attacking choices within the January switch window and have been linked with a transfer for 21-year-old Ukrainian winger Mykhaylo Mudryk.
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WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL? Arsenal return to home motion on December 26 as they tackle West Ham United in a Premier League tie.