As the season’s final international break starts, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will reflect on his team’s promising start.
The Gunners were frustrated at the weekend as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Sunderland. Manchester City took advantage of Liverpool’s little wobble, thumping them 3-0 and closing the margin at the top to four points.
Nonetheless, Arsenal would have been happy with such a lead after the first 11 games of the season. Injury has been the biggest concern for the Gunners.
As a result, Arteta will be praying his international stars return from duty unscathed, especially with the north London derby approaching on November 23. Football. London offers you a round-up of the most recent Arsenal news…
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It was confirmed on Thursday that he would watch the Moldova match from the stands. There is still the possibility that he will face Norway in the San Siro, but Arteta will be glad that Italy has not taken any excessive risks thus far.
If he does not play in the Norway encounter, the 23-year-old will return to the club sooner than expected.
Arteta’s wish fulfilled following injury concerns
Arteta must have sighed with relief when Italy opted not to include Riccardo Calafiori in their team for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova. The Arsenal manager has been concerned since the defender suffered a hip issue.
Despite his injuries, Calafiori joined Rino Gattuso’s group and has been working individually on a modified regimen. Arsenal has been keeping a tight eye on the situation and, according to Italian media reports, wanted Calafiori to sit out both the Moldova encounter and Sunday’s game against Norway, despite the fact that the player was anxious to join the group.
It was confirmed on Thursday that he would watch the Moldova match from the stands. There is still the possibility that he will face Norway in the San Siro, but Arteta will be glad that Italy has not taken any excessive risks thus far.
If he does not play in the Norway encounter, the 23-year-old will return to the club sooner than expected.
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