Arteta Updates on Rice, Trossard, and Saliba’s Fitness Ahead of Match
Mikel Arteta has provided a fitness update for key players ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming match against Aston Villa. This includes information on Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard, and William Saliba.
Player Updates Before the Aston Villa Match
Declan Rice left the pitch during the closing minutes of the previous match against Brentford. Meanwhile, both Trossard and Saliba have missed the last two fixtures due to injuries. Arteta emphasized the importance of time as the team prepares for the weekend.
Training and Assessment
During his pre-match press conference, Arteta mentioned, “Every hour is going to be very important to see the availability of the players.” The team has another training session scheduled for the afternoon, which will help in determining their fitness status.
Injury Reports
- Declan Rice: Sustained a minor injury in the previous match.
- Leandro Trossard: Missed two matches due to injury; expected to improve with training.
- William Saliba: Also missed previous games; hopeful for return soon.
- Cristhian Mosquera: Suffered an ankle injury during the Brentford game.
Arteta noted that Mosquera’s situation is more complicated, requiring thorough testing to assess the injury. He stated, “We need to know, because the feeling that we had after the game and yesterday needs to be corroborated with testing.”
Upcoming Match Details
Arsenal is set to face Aston Villa at Villa Park with a kick-off time of 12:30 PM. Arteta expressed confidence in his team’s readiness. He mentioned the busy football schedule and the need for adequate recovery time, stating, “Whenever it’s possible to give the players an extra day or hours to fulfill their potential, let’s do it.”
This fitness update is crucial as Arsenal looks to maintain momentum in their campaign. The situation around player availability will be clearer after today’s training, giving fans hope for key player contributions in the upcoming match.
