Mikel Arteta offers Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka injury update ahead of Liverpool clash
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side faces an anxious wait to determine the extent of injuries to Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard— just over a week before his side comes to Anfield to take on Liverpool.
"That's the negative," Arteta said in his press conference following Arsenal's 5-0 win over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Given the potential injuries that Arsenal has sustained, the Gunners couldn't have brought in Eberechi Eze at a better time.
"We are so pleased to have completed this deal to bring Eberechi to Arsenal," sporting director Andrea Berta said as the Eze transfer was confirmed before kick-off.
"Eberechi is a creative and explosive talent with huge technical quality — also a big-game player, with his experience at international level with England also underlining his quality and character.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.
"There has been excellent teamwork across the club to make this transfer happen and we are very confident Eberechi will be an important addition to our squad as we continue to build for success."
"We are absolutely delighted to bring Eberechi to Arsenal," Arteta added
Big-money signing Viktor Gyokeres also netted twice in a boost for the Swede, with Timber also grabbing a brace.
But losing Odegaard and Saka, two of Arsenal's key attacking threats, will be a major blow for the North London side if either prove to be missing for any significant period of time.
Liverpool vs Arsenal at Anfield could be a decisive fixture in the Premier League title race