‘We need him at his best because he is a very important player for us’: Mikel Arteta admits ‘frustrating’ concerns about Emile Smith Rowe’s fitness record at Arsenal as the midfielder continues to be plagued by injuries in preparation for the World Cup.
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Mikel Arteta admits he’s worried about the fitness struggles of Emilio Smith Rowe.
The 22-year-old, who has been plagued by injuries and illnesses in recent months, is sidelined with a sore groin. There have been suggestions of surgery.
With time running out until the World Cup, Arteta said: ‘It’s very frustrating. He is a boy who loves to play. He is the greatest thing in his life. And when he’s not able to do that, especially after the streak of games and performances he had with us the year before, it’s just tough.
Mikel Arteta has expressed his concern about Emile Smith Rowe’s injury and absence history
“When you’ve been trying to train, you haven’t felt 100% fit or pain-free. This is the main concern and we have to find a solution to that.
‘It is a pending issue. She has had some discomfort in the groin and has not had continuity this season.
We are trying to help you. We need him at his best because he is a very important player for us.”
Mikel Arteta said Ben White is fit to play Brentford, despite being left out of the England squad
Ben White was also left out of Gareth Southgate’s final squad before the World Cup. Arteta insisted that White was turned down for the Nations League matches with Italy and Germany for selection reasons only.
“He’s fit,” Arteta said ahead of Sunday’s trip to Brentford.
“I think Ben is giving a lot of reasons to be selected.”
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