Mikel Arteta has allayed concerns about two players potentially facing time on the sidelines by stating that they are being carefully managed. He explained that Jurrien has been experiencing some discomfort in his feet after being out for a significant period, so they are being cautious with him. Regarding Riccardo, Arteta mentioned that a lot has happened to him in a short period due to the transition into a new environment and different training methods.

He emphasized the importance of managing the players slowly to ensure they are at their best. Arteta stressed that the season is approaching, and the players need to be ready to meet the demands. He further expressed that they are taking care of the players by giving them adequate rest when possible and ensuring they are eager to participate.

Arteta added that the players will indicate their readiness and desire to be involved. In a separate part of the text, a match summary is described, detailing the goals scored by specific players and the resultant scoreline. The text concludes with an invitation to join a new WhatsApp community for daily Mirror Football content, special offers, promotions, and news updates.