Arteta Acknowledges Need for Defender After Dortmund Loss

After Arsenal's 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup final, manager Mikel Arteta admitted the club is seeking to sign a new defender. He noted that the team conceded "some poor goals" and stressed the need for collective responsibility in improving their defense.

Arteta confirmed that Arsenal is looking to strengthen the squad with the right player. He also addressed the absence of William Saliba, who is recovering from an aggravated injury and is in rest mode for two weeks, and Jurrien Timber, who is progressing but still weeks away from returning.

Arteta acknowledged the impact of Saliba's absence, recalling past difficulties when he was unavailable. Despite the loss, Arteta found positives in the performance and praised new signing Bruno Guimaraes for bringing energy and ambition to the team, highlighting his versatility and potential to enhance the squad's creativity and goal threat.