December 26, 2024
Hear from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta in the embargoed section of his pre-match press conference ahead of the Premier League fixture against Ipswich Town at Emirates Stadium on Friday 27th December 2024.
Arteta says Gabriel Martinelli is ready for the challenge to step up in the absence of Bukayo Saka, who is set for an extended spell on the sidelines. Arsenal face Ipswich needing to keep the pressure up on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.
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00:00 - Intro.
00:14 - Hamstring injuries: At the moment, we just need to resolve the first one. Look at Saka's history in six years, it's incredible. He'll be fine.
00:42 - Load contributed to it?: They'll be a lot of factors, we are looking at it.
01:14 - Willing to change shape of team completely?: We are looking at every option, we will look different.
01:49 - Lewis-Skelly: He played because in my opinion he deserved to. Calafiori was coming from an injury. Ricky needs to earn his place.
02:32 - Giving young players a chance?: If we believe that they have the capacity to handle it, more than welcome.
02:56 - Nwaneri for RW: For Ethan it's been a massive step in the last 12 months. He's on a journey with us. He's changing games.
03:32 - Good to have connection with ex-players: I promote this. They know the football club and have a positive influence.
03:56 - Anything learnt from last season's tough Christmas spell: It's a reality. A lot to learn as always. The ball has to be in the net. Go back to basics.
04:48 - Saka recovers quickly: Yes but the sample size is quite small. We can be hopeful. We have to be very careful.
05:38 - Realistic to sign players: My focus is within the squad and whether we have the resources to compete. We do. We'll consider it.
06:15 - Opportunity for Martinelli: He's certainly did that, everyone is going to have to add something else.
06:42 - Has he got it within him to lift you up?: Gaby loves a challenge. He likes responsibility and a bigger role.
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