Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shared encouraging news about Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, and Gabriel Magalhaes following their match against West Ham United, easing fans’ concerns.
After the match, Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, gave updates on their conditions. He reassured fans that Saka is doing well. Arteta said, “He’s fine, no problem.” This is great news since Saka played a key role in the game, scoring a goal and assisting two others.
Regarding Calafiori, Arteta explained that the decision to substitute him was mainly a precaution. The team is careful not to push him too hard after he has had some minor injuries recently. Arteta mentioned, “He’s been dealing with little niggles in the last few weeks.”
As for Gabriel, the news was not as good. Arteta confirmed that Gabriel’s substitution was due to an ongoing issue from a previous injury. He noted that the team’s comfortable lead allowed them to take him off without risking his health.
Arteta said, “It was related to the previous injury that he had in Lisbon.” He added that Gabriel did well to play in the match but felt a bit of discomfort.
The hope is that all three players left the game early enough to avoid serious injuries. If all goes well, they should be ready to play against Manchester United on Wednesday.
However, not all players will be available. Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are out due to longer-term injuries. Additionally, Mikel Merino and Thomas Partey are doubts for the upcoming match after missing the game against West Ham.
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