Mikel Arteta Provides Fitness Update on Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice Following 1-1 Draw with Chelsea
In the aftermath of Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea on November 10, 2024, manager Mikel Arteta addressed concerns regarding the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, both of whom were forced to leave the pitch due to injury. The game saw Arsenal take the lead through Gabriel Martinelli, who scored in the 60th minute, assisted by Martin Ødegaard. However, Chelsea responded with a goal from Pedro Neto, assisted by Enzo Fernández, in the 70th minute, leveling the score.
Arteta’s assessment of the injuries to Saka and Rice was cautious, acknowledging the severity of the situation. "It doesn’t look good because two players of that importance tell you that they cannot continue, so it obviously isn’t good news," Arteta stated. He further added, “I don’t expect them to be fit [for international duty], because if they were, they wouldn’t have come off.”
Both teams showed competitive spirit, but the draw reflects a shared result that will likely be scrutinized in the coming days. While Chelsea's defensive adjustments, including substitutions like Mykhailo Mudryk, provided a spark, Arsenal's focus will now turn to the fitness of their key players before their next fixtures.
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