Mikel Arteta reacts throughout Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace (Picture by Alex Pantling/Getty Photos)
Arsenal might be with out Bukayo Saka and Julian Timber once they face Sporting CP within the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
Supervisor Mikel Arteta confirmed that each gamers will miss the primary leg of the quarter-final in opposition to Portugal, however may return on the weekend.
“They are not prepared but. Let’s examine. Hopefully, if every thing goes effectively, they will be prepared on the weekend,” Arteta stated of Saka and Timber (h/t Fabrizio Romano).
Arsenal come into this match having suffered a disappointing defeat to Southampton within the FA Cup and might be determined to bounce again strongly. They wish to safe consequence within the first leg and the absence of Saka and Timber might be a blow for them. Each gamers are essential gamers for Arsenal.
Nonetheless, Arsenal have a formidable squad and may have the ability to deal with the absence of two gamers. Moreover, there’s a enormous distinction at school between the 2 groups, and Arsenal will have the ability to obtain outcomes in opposition to Sporting CP even with out two of their key gamers.
Arsenal are reaching the tip of the season and can’t afford to lose any of their key gamers to harm. They’re within the lead within the race for the Premier League title and are aiming to win the league title this season. They may also intention to additional their progress within the UEFA Champions League and win their first European Cup.
The Gunners have already had some attacking struggles this season, and Saka’s absence may complicate issues additional. Timber has additionally been distinctive within the fullback function. It stays to be seen whether or not each gamers will have the ability to return to motion quickly.
