Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta discusses the team's current situation and winter transfer window strategy.
2025-12-06 01:23
Ahead of this weekend's match against Aston Villa, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta discussed the team's current squad condition and the potential impact of injuries on the upcoming January transfer window in a pre-match press conference.
Speaking about the team's overall situation, Arteta believes Arsenal has built a squad that can theoretically achieve its goals, but acknowledges that injuries prevent the squad from reaching its full potential. Arsenal currently has several injured players, including Declan Rice, Christian Mosquera, and Willian Saliba.
Arteta stated, "We have built what I believe is the team most likely to help us achieve our goals, but have we reached the level I want? Not yet, because we have several players injured."
Nevertheless, Arteta was pleased with the team's resilience in dealing with various difficulties, believing that the team showed good growth in adversity.
When asked by reporters whether the current injury situation would affect the winter transfer window strategy, Arteta pointed out that the team will remain open and be prepared to react immediately.
“We must be ready at any time. We must remain open to all possibilities when we have the opportunity to improve, strengthen or protect the squad.” Arteta also emphasized that anything can happen before the transfer window closes, and the team will remain vigilant to ensure that adjustments can be made if necessary.
With Arsenal facing a congested schedule and injury problems, Arteta's comments show his confidence in the team, while maintaining a high degree of flexibility in terms of tactics, squad and transfers, in preparation for the upcoming key matches.
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