Sport nationCarlo Ancelotti gives Mikel Arteta reason behind Arsenal injury woes amid William Saliba absence
William Saliba has joined the lost list of injured Arsenal players and Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has provided his theory behind the increase in problems for the squads.
Carlo Ancelotti has offered his thoughts on why the likes of Arsenal and Real Madrid are suffering an increase in injury problems.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 23: Mikel Arteta the Arsenal Head Coach shakes hands with Carlo Ancelotti the Manager of Everton the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Arsenal could be without as many as eight players for the game away on the south coast this weekend as the Gunners travel to Bournemouth. Mikel Arteta was forced into a number of changes for the midweek win over Brentford with many of his usual starters out of action.
William Saliba and Fabio Vieira didn’t travel to west London with Arteta describing the former as having picked up a “knock”. These two join Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber all currently out of the side.
It’s quite the lengthy list which has supporters questioning what could be the cause. Plenty of theories emerge and conspiracies arise about pitch hardness and training techniques.
In essence, the most widely accepted cause of an increase in player injuries relates to fatigue and the number of games players are involved in. Arteta has been provided further support in this theory from former Everton boss and now Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Los Blancos have lost David Alaba to what is a short-term injury right before the pivotal Champions League clash with Napoli. The Italian provided his thoughts on the causes behind the frequency of issues the players are experiencing.
“David Alaba’s injury is not very serious, he could be ready against Napoli,” Ancelotti told reporters. “International breaks are the problems. The players are tired and there’s no time for recovery.”
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There are three breaks before the turn of the year this season, the first was played in September, the second is in October and the third the following month in November. The crazy schedule in December then begins where players must play a vast number of fixtures in quick succession.
Many players will get little-to-no break and at the end of the current season either, with the European Championships set to kick off. The African Cup of Nations takes place early next year as well, whilst other international tournaments are also in play in 2024.
The UEFA Champions League is set to expand, as is the FIFA Club World Cup which will further increase the number of games for players to take part in. When does it end?
Carlo Ancelotti gives Mikel Arteta reason behind Arsenal injury woes amid William Saliba absence
William Saliba has joined the lost list of injured Arsenal players and Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has provided his theory behind the increase in problems for the squads.
Carlo Ancelotti has offered his thoughts on why the likes of Arsenal and Real Madrid are suffering an increase in injury problems.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 23: Mikel Arteta the Arsenal Head Coach shakes hands with Carlo Ancelotti the Manager of Everton the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Arsenal could be without as many as eight players for the game away on the south coast this weekend as the Gunners travel to Bournemouth. Mikel Arteta was forced into a number of changes for the midweek win over Brentford with many of his usual starters out of action.
William Saliba and Fabio Vieira didn’t travel to west London with Arteta describing the former as having picked up a “knock”. These two join Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber all currently out of the side.
It’s quite the lengthy list which has supporters questioning what could be the cause. Plenty of theories emerge and conspiracies arise about pitch hardness and training techniques.
In essence, the most widely accepted cause of an increase in player injuries relates to fatigue and the number of games players are involved in. Arteta has been provided further support in this theory from former Everton boss and now Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Los Blancos have lost David Alaba to what is a short-term injury right before the pivotal Champions League clash with Napoli. The Italian provided his thoughts on the causes behind the frequency of issues the players are experiencing.
“David Alaba’s injury is not very serious, he could be ready against Napoli,” Ancelotti told reporters. “International breaks are the problems. The players are tired and there’s no time for recovery.”
READ MORE: Arsenal news and transfers LIVE – Bukayo Saka injury update, Rice boost, Osimhen hint
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There are three breaks before the turn of the year this season, the first was played in September, the second is in October and the third the following month in November. The crazy schedule in December then begins where players must play a vast number of fixtures in quick succession.
Many players will get little-to-no break and at the end of the current season either, with the European Championships set to kick off. The African Cup of Nations takes place early next year as well, whilst other international tournaments are also in play in 2024.
The UEFA Champions League is set to expand, as is the FIFA Club World Cup which will further increase the number of games for players to take part in. When does it end?
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