Arteta Explains Rice and Zubimendi's Absence vs Mansfield
Mikel Arteta, the current manager of Arsenal, revealed the reasons behind the absence of Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi from the squad for the FA Cup fifth round match against Mansfield Town. The match took place on a Saturday, and both midfielders missed the game against the League One side.
Arteta made a total of nine changes to the team that had secured a 1-0 victory over Brighton in the Premier League midweek. Players such as Cristhian Mosquera and Gabriel Martinelli retained their positions in the starting XI, while teenagers Max Dowman and Marli Salmon were included in the squad.
Arteta acknowledged the challenges of the match, stating that it is always tough to earn the right to progress to the next round.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Daily Post. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Daily Post
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Arteta Updates on Injuries Before FA Cup Match vs Southampton
Arsenal Falls 2-1 to Southampton in FA Cup Quarter-Final
Arsenal Welcomes Rice and Gabriel Back for Sporting Clash
Arsenal Triumphs Over Mansfield 2-1 in FA Cup Clash
Arteta Clarifies Eze's Tactical Role at Arsenal
Arteta Defends Arsenal Players' International Withdrawals
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
