Arsenal director Mikel Arteta revealed that Bukayo Saka has a “good opportunity” to run against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night and does not plan to make many changes despite the imminent semifinal of the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain.
Saka made his long -awaited, long -awaited and Desperately needed return to the action after 101 days apart with an injury in an hamstrock earlier this month. The talismanic striker marked six minutes after his comeback and was excellent in the two legs of the quarter of the final of the Arsenal Champions League against Real Madrid.
But,, Of It was forced after a reckless challenge by Leif Davis of Ipswich Town, who won the red card on Sunday. The International of England was detected the ankle on the bench, causing fears of another dismissal ahead of the first semifinal of the Arsenal Champions League in 16 years.
Arteta diminished The worries over the weekend and reiterated their confidence in Saka’s recovery. “We have to wait and see how he reacts after today’s session, but there is nothing too serious,” the Arsenal’s head revealed one day before his Crystal Palace side on Wednesday night. “If we want, I think there is a good opportunity to play tomorrow.”
Arsenal You have a six -day lag between your Premier League confrontation with Palace in the Emirates and PSG’s visit next Tuesday, but Arteta was still asked if you would consider making multiple modifications for the half -week contest. “We can’t think about it,” Arteta insisted. “When the players are in shape and are available, they must play. They are at their best when they play and have consistency in their performances.
“Physically they are good, emotionally good, they understand the rhythm and the way to make decisions is at their best. If they are not available, there is no discussion. If they are not in a position to perform, they will not play. If they are, we will.”
“There is a balance to achieve” Arta Continued: “You have to secure -you are sensitive to your decision -making. But we have superior staff to guide us, say -what we do and what are the risks. But in football, anything can happen.”
Arsenal’s chief also revealed that Riccardo Calafieri and, crucially, Jorginho are “out”. “Jorginho will be out for a few weeks, unfortunately,” Arteta revealed.
Thomas Partey is suspended For the first stage of the arsenal semifinal against PSG, stealing the artillers of a key midfielder Jorginho would have normally replaced.
