Well on their way to the Premier League title with eight games left in the series. Quarter-finals in the Champions League. Quarter-finals in the FA Cup. This was the status of Mikel Arteta and Arsenal before they entered the international break in March. A race that requires players to stay focused, in match shape – and injury-free. We’re guessing the Arsenal manager held his breath when he sent a large part of his starting eleven on international duty – but it didn’t help. New injuries could hit the title chase for the London club.
England drew against Uruguay (1-1) in a friendly on Friday and against Japan in another friendly on Tuesday. Thomas Tuchel’s national team has already qualified for this summer’s World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States, and is now focusing on preparing as best as possible for the championship. On Saturday, it is reported that three Arsenal players are leaving the national team.
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Arsenal’s Noni Madueke is injured, while Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka will undergo medical tests at home. At the moment, however, it is unclear whether the two Arsenal players have injuries.
Mikel Arteta is still holding his breath.
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