In the pre-match interview with Newcastle (taking place in the early morning of February 6), coach Mikel Arteta could not hide his disappointment when Arsenal did not have any new players after the winter transfer window.
Meanwhile, key players such as Bukayo Saka or Gabriel Jesus are all seriously injured. This is the season in which Arsenal have high expectations in the Premier League and Champions League arenas.
Coach Mikel Arteta said: “This transfer window is an opportunity for us to recruit players who can improve the team. However, we couldn't do that.
We were extremely disappointed, but I understand Arsenal should only sign the same demand as the team's philosophy and we need to follow that principle."
The Spanish coach added that he will have to "create" the attack for the rest of the season, as Arsenal only has Kai Havertz playing the No. 9 position above.
“We will have to become flexible in the attack. The team needs to ensure that other attacking players are healthy until the end of the season. Nwaneri, Trossard and Sterling could take on Kai Havertz's role. Of course, when other players play in that position, the team's tactics will also change,” said Arteta.
Arsenal will visit Newcastle in the second leg of the semi-finals of the English League Cup in the early morning of February 6. In the first leg, Arsenal lost 0-2 at home. The duo Isak and Gordon were the players who scored for Newcastle, giving the team a big advantage before the second leg.
