Arsenal fans are all saying the same thing as Mikel Arteta called to make drastic move this week
Arsenal fans have called on Mikel Arteta to do one thing this week following the latest instalment of injury news.
The Gunners have their minds fixed firmly on the upcoming North London derby that takes place after the international break.
A host of Arteta’s key players are away on international duty, which has come at a frustrating time for Arsenal.
Last time out in the Premier League, Arteta’s side dropped points at the Emirates against Brighton, with redemption needed in the next fixture.
Next weekend, the Gunners travel across North London to face Tottenham in a fixture that is a must-win as a difficult schedule lies ahead.
The issue that Arteta could have regards squad selection, with Declan Rice suspended and fellow central midfielder Mikel Merino injured, not eased by the latest drop of injury news.
Arsenal fans call for Martin Odegaard to be withdrawn from international duty
Upon joining up with the Norwegian national team, it was realised by Norway manager Stale Solbakken that Martin Odegaard is carrying an injury.
The coach explained that it was a different issue to the knock that the Arsenal captain sustained against Brighton, which saw him perform far below his usual standard.
As the news of Odegaard’s fitness status circulated on X, Arsenal fans were quick to call on Arteta to withdraw the skipper from international duty.
“Come on, other players get ill and they come home. You HAVE to recall him. We have NO backup.”
One supporter said, “This doesn’t sound good bring him back to England as possible,” with another agreeing, “Knock? Time to withdraw.”
“Get him back immediately,” one fan said as they went on to compare Arsenal’s stance on the international break compared to their Premier League title rivals.
“We have to pull our players out of pointless international games if we’re serious.”
