Arteta Discusses Arsenal's Injury Concerns for Quadruple

Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, addressed the challenges his team faces in their pursuit of a quadruple this season, emphasizing that injuries are a significant hindrance. After Arsenal's 4-0 victory against Wigan Athletic in the fourth round of the FA Cup, Arteta noted that captain Martin Ødegaard missed the match due to injury, along with Riccardo Calafiori, who was injured during warm-ups.

The team is already without Mikel Merino and Kai Havertz, which raises concerns about squad depth as they compete on multiple fronts. Arsenal currently sits four points clear at the top of the Premier League title race and is set to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.

Arteta stressed the importance of having players return to fitness to provide more options and enhance the team's performance against various opponents.