Arteta Defends Arsenal's 11 International Withdrawals as Injury Crisis

Arsenal's 11 players withdrew from international duty, nearly half of the Premier League's total.

“Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the club have "a very good relationship" with most national teams, despite 11 of the Gunners' players withdrawing from international duty during the most recent window”

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Arteta emphasized every withdrawal followed a clear medical assessment and players are desperate to play for their nation.

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Key players across multiple nations all withdrew due to various injuries.

The withdrawals began immediately after the Carabao Cup final defeat.

Players who joined their countries also withdrew due to injury.

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Arteta maintained all decisions were medically driven, not club politics.

Arsenal remains in contention for a treble.

“TV listing for these Champions League first-leg semifinals, the Arsenal/PSG match this Tuesday evening (9:00 PM in France) will be broadcast on numerous channels abroad”

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Arteta confirmed Eze would miss the FA Cup match; Odegaard and Timber could return.

Despite unprecedented withdrawals, Arteta insisted the club was fully supportive of international football.