"Mikel Arteta admitted, 'It's a period that I don't enjoy a lot, especially when we have 18, 19 players playing. And especially with what happened in our recent history with very important players.'"
"After the Carabao Cup final, several players withdrew from international duty due to injuries, including William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, who had been struggling with fitness issues."
Mikel Arteta revealed his unease regarding the international break's impact on Arsenal's squad, especially with many players called up. He acknowledged the team's recent history of injuries to key players, which heightened his anxiety. Following Arsenal's defeat in the Carabao Cup final, several players withdrew from international duty due to injuries, including William Saliba, Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhaes, Leandro Trossard, and Eberechi Eze. Arteta's concerns reflect the challenges of managing player fitness during crucial periods of competition.
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