Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms absence for Atletico Madrid: ‘Go out and grab it’
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms absence for Atletico Madrid: ‘Go out and grab it’ Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told his side to ‘go out and grab it’ against Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the semi-final of the Champions League on Tuesday night. The Basque manager also noted that his side would be playing many games within the match at the Emirates, with the tie finely poised at 1-1 from the first leg. Arteta confirmed that defender Jurrien Timber would watch on from the stands with Mikel Merino, but captain Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz would be available.
The latter missed the first leg through injury. “Yes, they’re all available. Timber is out, but Odegaard and Havertz are available.
We’ve increased our options and our ability to play different matches. It’s great news for us that they’re available,” he told Diario AS on Monday evening. “I can’t wait.
I feel the energy of the team, of everyone… These are the kinds of moments we want to experience together. We’ve earned this position after 20 years. We’re hungry to give it our all tomorrow.
” ‘Go out and grab it’ – Arteta’s message for Arsenal Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said his side would have to manage their emotions in the clash, but Arteta was keen to fire up his side . “Go and grab it. When you have an opportunity like this, you have to be ready to seize it.