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QUADRUPLE WARNING: MIKEL ARTETA FEARS MOUNTING INJURIES COULD DERAILE ARSENAL’S HISTORIC SEASON
Mikel Arteta admits major injury worries for Arsenal's quadruple bid. Discover the latest on Odegaard and Saka's new midfield role.
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Mikel Arteta isn’t hiding his concern; he’s worried Arsenal’s push for a quadruple might fall apart if injuries keep piling up in his midfield.
Martin Odegaard missed the FA Cup win over Wigan after picking up a knock, so Arteta had to shift Bukayo Saka into central midfield. Now Arsenal’s captain joins Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino on the injury list after that tough draw with Brentford.
“Yeah, I’m worried, especially because it’s always something,” Arteta said. “First it was the strikers, then the defenders, and now it’s the midfielders.” He’s watching his squad get thinner while Arsenal are still fighting on every front, leading the Premier League, already in the League Cup final, and top of their Champions League group.
“We’re coping for now, but we need players back and healthy, not just to fill out the squad but to give us different options against whoever we face,” he said. “The sooner, the better.”
Against Wigan, Arteta was forced to play Saka in midfield during a comfortable 4-0 win, but that wasn’t the original plan. He wanted to use Myles Lewis-Skelly there, but a late injury to defender Riccardo Calafiori meant Saka had to step in. It might not be the last time, either.
“I wanted to try it, and we could use it again,” Arteta said. “We’ve got so many matches, so many competitions, and all sorts of scenarios left this season. That’s definitely an option.”
He likes what Saka brings in that role. “He’s more central, closer to the goal. It’s harder for opponents to track him. He can swap with the wide player; he finds those little pockets, and when he gets the ball there, he’s dangerous.”
To make matters worse, Ben White also left the pitch injured. Arteta said they’ll need to check on him.
Meanwhile, Eberechi Eze bounced back after being subbed off at halftime against Brentford, setting up two stunning goals for Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli.
“I loved the risks he took in the final third, the shots he tried; it’s really positive,” Arteta said. “That’s what I want from him. Creative players need those moments to feel like they’re making a difference. I’m really pleased with that.”
He didn’t forget Martinelli, either. “Gabi’s run, his timing, the finish – it’s all really good. It’s great for the mood and the team’s confidence.”
INJURY UPDATE: MIKEL ARTETA REVEALS SERIOUS DOUBTS FOR ODEGAARD, WHITE, AND CALAFIORI
Arsenal are into the FA Cup fifth round! Read about the 4-0 win over Wigan and the latest injury news on Ben White and Calafiori.
Arsenal's 4-0 victory over Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round wasn't all good news, as two new injury concerns emerged.
Noni Madueke got Mikel Arteta's team going after 11 minutes, with Gabriel Martinelli adding a second eight minutes later. Jack Hunt's own goal after 23 minutes and Gabriel Jesus' strike inside half an hour sealed the win.
While Arsenal didn't score again, the comfortable victory at the Emirates moved them past the fourth round for the first time since their FA Cup win in 2020 and kept their chances for a quadruple alive.
However, Riccardo Calafiori was pulled from the starting lineup just before kick-off due to an unknown injury, which meant Bukayo Saka had to step up from the bench.
In the second half, Ben White stopped playing and needed treatment before leaving the field with a trainer.
When asked about potential injuries after the game, Arteta said, Calafiori and Ben are the only questions. We'll have to wait and see how they progress in the next couple of days.
Arteta also clarified why Martin Odegaard wasn't in the squad: Martin took a hit when we gave up the goal [against Brentford earlier in the week] and wasn't ready for today.
Calafiori was out for most of January with a muscle issue and has only started twice this year. White has been managed carefully since returning from a hamstring injury in December.
Mikel Merino is still out with a foot injury, and Kai Havertz picked up a muscle strain recently. 'It's tough because we're advancing in the competition,' Arteta said about the growing injury list. First, it was the strikers, then the defenders, and now it's the midfielders, but we're managing.
We need some players back in shape to give us more choices against different opponents. The sooner they're ready, the better.
On the bright side, William Saliba returned after being sick and played for an hour before Marli Salmon, a young player, replaced him.
THE NEXT STAR: WHY ARSENAL BELIEVE ANTONIO NUSA IS THEIR ULTIMATE ATTACKING SPARK
Arsenal lead the race for Antonio Nusa! Read about the €60m valuation and why Liverpool and Man Utd are also tracking the winger.
Arsenal have had their eye on Antonio Nusa for a while now, gearing up for a big summer as they look to beef up the squad. Nusa, the Norwegian forward lighting up the Bundesliga, has turned into one of the league’s most exciting attackers lately. Rumours are flying that he’s ready for a new challenge once the season wraps up.
Playing for RB Leipzig, Nusa keeps delivering quick, creative, and always a threat up front. He’s become a huge part of Leipzig’s attack, and clubs all over Europe are taking notice. Arsenal’s scouts haven’t missed a beat, tracking his progress and weighing up whether he’s the spark their attack needs.
Liverpool isn’t sitting this one out either. They already checked in on Nusa during the last transfer window, after missing out on Antoine Semenyo. So, Arsenal won’t be alone once the season ends; expect some serious competition from their Premier League rivals, which just makes the whole thing trickier.
Lately, Arsenal has stepped up its scouting. Fussball Daten says Nusa is now one of their main targets, and they’ve sent multiple scouts to keep tabs on him. This isn’t just a passing interest; they’re serious about landing a top attacking talent.
Leipzig, for their part, seems to know what’s coming. They’re bracing themselves for offers and are likely to set a firm asking price for Nusa. That should give Arsenal and Liverpool a better sense of what it’ll take to get a deal done.
Nusa won’t come cheap. He’s young, talented, and keeps getting better in Germany, so Leipzig will want a big fee. Still, both Arsenal and Liverpool have shown they’re willing to spend to get the right player. Money probably won’t be the thing that stops them.
If Nusa keeps playing the way he has been, Arsenal and Liverpool look ready to match Leipzig’s demands and go all-in for one of their top summer targets.
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