Arsenal is preparing for a huge Champions League collision against Paris Saint-Germain knowing that their domestic campaign is expiring, but Mikel Arteta does not want his stars to rest for fear that their rhythm is upset
Mikel Arteta insists that on Wednesday he will not wrap his Arsenal stars in cotton for fear of interrupting their rhythm for next week's confrontation against PSG. Liverpool will confirm the Gunners -Gastheer Crystal Palace that failure to win as Premier League champions.
And with the excitement around the semi -final of next week of the Champions League that is already building, Arteta is non -unpleasant that he is not interested in letting his big names rest – even if their domestic campaign is almost over.
“We can't think in those terms,” ​​said Arteta. “When the players are fit and available, they have to play. They are at their best when they play and are consistent in their versions.
“If they are physically and emotionally good, their understanding and rhythms and the way they make their decisions are at its best. If they are not available or if they are not in good condition to act, there is no discussion. But if they are, we will play them.”
Palace's FA Cup Semi-Final against Aston Villa on Saturday to force this game to be brought forward, Arsenal offers a weekend off to prepare for Paris.
“Very unusual,” said Arteta. “But it gives us more time to prepare for the game. We are currently very short in numbers. That little break will be good for us.”
However, he admits that there is always a fear of an unfortunate injury that stands out at the wrong time. “There is always a balance,” Arteta added. “You want to balance the risk and ensure that you are wise with decision -making. But that is why we have a staff to guide us and tell us what we should do and the risks.”
Arteta played the risk that Bukayo Saka hurt a single further after he was a brutal challenge of Ipswich's Leif Davis by Leif Davis on Sunday.
The Arsenal boss confirmed: “It is not serious” and as soon as Saka gets the Go Touvee through the club's medical staff, he is expected.
However, there was less positive news about Jorginho, in which Arteta admits that it is unclear whether the midfielder, from the contract in June, can play again this season due to a riblessel.
“I hope so, but I'm not sure,” said Arteta. “We have to see how he will evolve in the coming days, I would say a few weeks.
“So the doctor was quite careful about talking about any dates. So let's look. The good news is that he improves, he feels much better. It was a pretty scary situation and he is now in a good place.”
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