Arsenal Receive 2 Sad News Ahead of Real Madrid Rematch

The second round of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals is about to begin, and Premier League powerhouse Arsenal will challenge Real Madrid away at the Bernabeu. However, on the eve of this crucial game, the team has been coming from unfavorable news – two core midfielders Thomas Partey and Jorginho may not be able to play due to injury.

In a recent Premier League match with Brentford, Arsenal only drew 1-1, and this match not only failed to get three points, but also made the team lose soldiers. Thomas and Jorginho have suffered injuries, leaving Arsenal facing an unsettled squad ahead of the Champions League clash.

Paltier and Jorginho are both injured, and it’s not looking good.

In the match against Brentford, the two midfielders failed to play the full match. After the match, manager Mikel Arteta attended the press conference and confirmed the injuries of the two men himself and expressed his concern.

“We hadn’t expected Thomas to be in a condition,” said Arteta, ”He suddenly felt unwell and had to be substituted early. We also didn’t expect Jorginho to have a problem as well, resulting in having to play with ten men in the final stages.”

Arteta went on to explain that the extent of Thomas’ injury is still unclear and will have to wait for further examination from the team doctors. “At the moment I haven’t communicated specifically with the medical team, they will carefully evaluate Thomas’ condition.” Judging by his tone, it will not be easy for Thomas to recover in a short period of time.

Speaking about Jorginho, Arteta revealed that the Italian midfielder came off the pitch because of breathing difficulties. “He was saying that he had problems breathing, so our initial suspicion is that it could be something with his ribs, but a more in-depth examination is needed.”

Ben White could also be out of action

Apart from the two injuries in the midfield, Arsenal’s right-back Ben White’s prospects of playing are equally bleak. According to Arteta, White was a no-show against Brentford and is still not in the best of health.

“He won’t be able to play today,” Arteta added in the release, ”There are still a few days to go before the game against Real Madrid and we have to keep watching to see if he can make it in time for this crucial game.”

This means that Arsenal will probably face the dilemma of missing three of their key players against Real Madrid, and this will undoubtedly affect their tactical deployment and midfield control.

A big deficit in the first round makes it harder to overturn the deficit

Arsenal are not in a good position for the quarter-finals of the Champions League. They lost 0-3 at home to Real Madrid in the first leg, which casts a heavy shadow on the road to promotion. With the second leg to be played at the Bernabeu, Arsenal will not only need to net at least three goals against their opponents in order to send the match into extra time, but they will also have to face the challenge of being short of players.

From a tactical point of view, the absence of Thomas and Jorginho will greatly weaken Arsenal’s midfield control. Both are important pieces of the puzzle in the team’s midfield system, responsible for interceptions, scheduling and advancement, and once they are both unavailable, the operation of the midfield will be greatly reduced.

Ben White’s possible absence will also make the right side of Arsenal’s defense weak. A lack of defensive stability against a team with the offensive firepower of Real Madrid will certainly increase the risk of conceding goals.

Arteta faces tough test, tactical adjustments key

For manager Arteta, the next few days are crucial. He must quickly formulate a plan to deal with the situation based on the recovery of his players, while finding a new balance with a disjointed staff.

If both Thomas and Jorginho are not available, it may be necessary to bring in young players or other substitutes to fill the gap in the midfield. For example, Havertz or Lokonga could get more playing time. But in any case, it will take more than just technical and tactical adjustments to pull off a comeback at the Bernabeu, it will also take a lot of faith and luck.

Fans are worried and the Gunners’ future is in jeopardy.

Arsenal fans are naturally worried about this wave of injuries. The team has suffered a series of injuries to key players in the season’s sprint phase, especially in high-intensity matches like the Champions League, where the absence of key players has a huge impact.

Some supporters have expressed their hope that Thomas and Jorginho will recover in time, but some rational voices have pointed out that even if they are able to play, they may not be in the best shape, which adds more uncertainty to the team’s performance.

Conclusion: Arsenal need to prepare for the worst as comeback in doubt

Overall, Arsenal’s injury problems have made the already difficult road to a comeback even more complicated. The health of Thomas, Jorginho and Ben White will have a direct impact on Arteta’s formation.

However, Arsenal’s performance in the Premier League this season is still noteworthy, and the team’s overall strength and the growth of young players are still worth looking forward to. Although the road ahead is difficult, but as long as the gunners do not give up, still have the opportunity to perform miracles at the Bernabeu.

Arsenal’s supporters should prepare themselves for this tough battle and send their best wishes to the injured players.