Mikel Arteta slams Arsenal’s ‘terrible’ schedule after Everton win as Bukayo Saka faces up to 12 games out
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has criticized the team's demanding fixture schedule following a win against Everton. The club is also dealing with a significant injury to Bukayo Saka, who could be sidelined for up to 12 matches.
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Highlights the ongoing debate regarding player welfare and the physical toll of congested football calendars on elite athletes.
Mikel Arteta hit out at Arsenal’s ‘terrible’ schedule after his much-changed side beat Everton 2-0 to draw level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. The win came less than three days after a draining trip to Munich, and the Gunners are still counting the cost of that game, with Bukayo Saka facing up to 12 matches out with a quad injury.
Arsenal beat Everton 2-0 on Saturday , with centre-backs Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes both on target, but Arteta was far from happy with the fixture list. His side had travelled to Nottingham Forest last Sunday and drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich on Wednesday night before the 3pm kick-off, and he made five changes as a result.
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