Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, believes his team can recover from their close 1-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain and make it to the UEFA Champions League final.
Mikel Arteta and his squad are now confronted with a difficult challenge as they gear up for the second leg of their semi-final match, scheduled to occur in Paris on Wednesday, May 7
The only goal that gave PSG the lead occurred early in the game, as Ousmane Dembélé delivered a remarkable shot just four minutes in, momentarily leaving Arsenal fans at the Emirates Stadium stunned
Despite a valiant effort from Arteta’s squad, which included Mikel Merino having a goal disallowed for offside early in the second half, Arsenal could not find the equalizer.
Arteta remained optimistic during his post-match comments, stating, “We have to go to Paris and secure a victory, and I firmly believe we are more than capable of achieving that.
“To win the Champions League final, one must execute something extraordinary, and we will need to rise to the occasion in Paris to claim our rightful place in that final. There are still numerous opportunities ahead for us to seize.”
As the team gears up for this important match, he also noted that tactical tweaks will be made based on the game’s context and dynamics.
Meanwhile, Luis Enrique, the coach of Paris Saint-Germain, has verified that key attacker Ousmane Dembélé picked up a slight hamstring injury in the exciting first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final.
The injury has now raised questions about whether he will be available for the second leg against Arsenal.
Enrique pointed out that, although Dembélé’s condition is not considered serious, the team will await the results of medical evaluations to assess his readiness for next week’s crucial match
I don’t have all the details yet. The medical examinations will take place shortly,” Enrique revealed in the post-match press conference. “It doesn’t appear to be anything severe—it’s quite minor. However, his participation in the return match is uncertain.”
Should Dembélé be unable to play, Enrique emphasized the depth and resilience of his squad, stating, “We are a cohesive unit. If Ousmane is fit to play, it certainly benefits us; if not, we will adapt and field a competitive team regardless
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