Arteta hints that ‘Smith Rowe’ may return to the field to face PSV

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Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe could feature for the first time since October. To help the agency play the UEFA Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven this Tuesday night.


The 23-year-old England midfielder returned to full training on Monday. After recovering from a knee injury, สมัคร ufabet

Speaking at his pre-match press conference in Eindhoven on Monday evening, Mikel Arteta praised the way Emile has approached his rehab, and is expecting the 23 year old to push on to come back stronger.

“What he has been through is part of the experience that 95 per cent of footballers have to go through,” the boss said.

“That’s difficulties, injuries, setbacks and different kind of performances too. He’s back now, and he can use that in a very powerful way, he will be a much better player.


the Gunners advanced to the round of 16 as Group B champions and Mikel Arteta may rotate players in several positions. That could be an opportunity for Smith Rowe as well.

“The more opportunities we give him to play, the better. The better we are,” Arteta said.

“What he goes through is part of the experience that 95% of footballers go through.”

“That’s hardship, injuries and performance. Now he’s back. and can use that as motivation He will be a much better player.”

Bukayo Saka did not travel to the Netherlands but Arteta confirmed the England winger was not hurt, saying “He is fine”. “

With some people, we decided. Let your body recuperate. And he played a lot of minutes. So it wasn’t worth it to let him play. We have 5-6 seriously injured players and there aren’t many options.”

In addition, Arteta also said that Yerrion Timber’s recovery is going very well.