They are out for the season — Arteta on Arsenal players

In a press conference held on Friday, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivered disappointing news for Arsenal fans, confirming that Gabriel Martinelli and Oleksandr Zinchenko will play no further part in the current season. The announcement comes ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming match against Nottingham Forest tomorrow.

Gabriel Martinelli, a highly regarded young talent, sustained an ankle injury during a tackle from Brighton’s Moises Caicedo in last weekend’s fixture. Arteta expressed concern over the severity of the injury, stating that the extent of Martinelli’s absence will be assessed next week, but he will be sidelined for a minimum of several weeks. This setback is a blow for both the player and the club, as Martinelli had been displaying promising performances and contributing to Arsenal’s attacking prowess.

Oleksandr Zinchenko, who was notably absent from Arteta’s matchday squad for the game at the Emirates, has been dealing with a calf issue. As a result, he will be unavailable for selection in the team’s remaining matches against Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Zinchenko’s absence further diminishes Arteta’s options in midfield and adds to the club’s injury woes in a crucial phase of the season.

Arteta expressed his disappointment at losing two valuable Arsenal players during the decisive final stretch of the campaign. The absence of Martinelli’s energy and attacking threat, as well as Zinchenko’s versatility in midfield, will undoubtedly be felt as Arsenal strives to secure positive results in their remaining fixtures.

As the season draws to a close, Arsenal faces an uphill battle in their pursuit of a European qualification spot. Arteta and his coaching staff will now have to rely on the remaining members of the squad to step up and fill the void left by the absence of Martinelli and Zinchenko. The manager will have to tactically adapt and make astute team selections to maximize the team’s chances of success.

With the news of these unfortunate injuries, Arsenal fans will be hoping for a swift recovery for Martinelli and Zinchenko, as they eagerly anticipate their return to action for the start of the next campaign.