Mikel Arteta's Concerned Expression Over Viktor Gyokeres' Injury: A Potential Game-Changer
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his concern regarding Viktor Gyokeres' injury, which has left the striker out of the upcoming match against Slavia Prague. The injury occurred during the half-time break of the 2-0 victory over Burnley, and Gyokeres has not been able to travel to the Czech Republic for the Champions League game on Tuesday night.
Arteta confirmed that Gyokeres is not available for the match, stating, 'He's definitely not available. He hasn't trained today, and we need to conduct further tests and scans over the next few days to assess the full extent of the injury.'
When asked about the nature of the concern and whether it's a short-term issue, Arteta replied, 'I am concerned. It's unusual for a player with minimal muscular issues to need to leave the pitch, indicating a potential underlying issue. We are delving deeper to understand the injury's severity and its impact on our plans.'
This injury raises questions about the team's strategy and the potential impact on the game's outcome. As the story unfolds, we'll provide updates on Gyokeres' condition and Arsenal's response to this unexpected challenge.