Arsenal have been in terrible form recently and have been under heavy fire from fans that expect more from the club. The Gunners currently sit in 15th place in the Premier League just 3 points about 18th place Fulham and they have some incredibly crucial games coming up if they want to avoid relegation.
Arteta was recently slated fore his team choices and now new updates regarding their players and COVID-19 might restrict his possible XI even further after starting defender Gabriel is a confirmed close contact and could face missing the next 3 games. A possible replacement for Gabriel, David Luiz is now feeling unwell and being closely monitored by staff.
🗞 Updates on the following players…
Gabriel – COVID close contact, now isolating and will miss the next three matches
David Luiz and Willian – both are unwell but have both recently tested negative
We will continue to monitor, support and assess their conditions #ARSCHE pic.twitter.com/E3pCHbQ1OH
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 26, 2020
With his defenders being in such short supply, Mikel will be relying on his attack to outscore the opponent in a big way and now attacking option Willian is also feeling unwell.
Will Arteta and the Arsenal squad be able to win against Chelsea this evening and get a much needed 3 points?