"We have very good relationship and communication with most of the national teams - certainly with [England manager] Thomas [Tuchel] too. We have been extremely supportive all the time."
"A medical decision had to be made. That was clear what the conclusion was. When you have to communicate the state of every player, we are always honest."
"My players were desperate to play for their countries. When you are fit and available to play, you want to represent your nation."
Arsenal experienced a significant number of player withdrawals from international duty, with 11 players citing injuries. Mikel Arteta emphasized the club's strong communication with national teams regarding player conditions. Key players like William Saliba and Gabriel withdrew due to ankle and knee injuries, respectively. Other players, including Eberechi Eze and Martin Odegaard, also missed international matches due to injuries sustained during the Carabao Cup final. Arteta noted that his players were eager to represent their countries when fit.
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