Arsenal’s crucial away match against Manchester City on Wednesday may be without Granit Xhaka due to illness, as he remains a doubt after missing their last game.
Arsenal’s upcoming clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday is already causing a buzz among football enthusiasts. However, the Gunners’ preparation has been marred by uncertainties surrounding the availability of midfielder Granit Xhaka.
With Arsenal’s title hopes hinging on securing a win against the Premier League champions, Mikel Arteta is urging his team to come out of the fixture with all three points. Yet, Xhaka’s potential absence is a significant concern for the manager, given his crucial role in the squad.
The Swiss international was absent from the Gunners’ recent match against Southampton due to illness, and Arteta has confirmed that he remains a doubt for Wednesday’s game. Xhaka’s presence on the pitch would be a massive boost for Arsenal, who are already dealing with the prolonged absence of defender William Saliba due to a back injury.
Although the rest of the Arsenal squad is reported to be in good health, Xhaka’s uncertain status raises questions about their chances against the formidable CityArsenal’s upcoming clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday is already causing a buzz among football enthusiasts. However, the Gunners’ preparation has been marred by uncertainties surrounding the availability of midfielder Granit Xhaka.
With Arsenal’s title hopes hinging on securing a win against the Premier League champions, Mikel Arteta is urging his team to come out of the fixture with all three points. Yet, Xhaka’s potential absence is a significant concern for the manager, given his crucial role in the squad.
The Swiss international was absent from the Gunners’ recent match against Southampton due to illness, and Arteta has confirmed that he remains a doubt for Wednesday’s game.
“Xhaka is hopefully able to train today, still a doubt,” said the Gunners boss at Tuesday’s pre-match press conference.“The rest are ok.”
Xhaka’s presence on the pitch would be a massive boost for Arsenal, who are already dealing with the prolonged absence of defender William Saliba due to a back injury.
Although the rest of the Arsenal squad is reported to be in good health, Xhaka’s uncertain status raises questions about their chances against the formidable City side. side.