PRESS CONFERENCE | Mikel Arteta on Champions League return | Team news, Athletic Club and more!

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• 0:09OtherMikel ArtetaArteta expresses excitement for the new Champions League campaign, aiming to build momentum and secure wins from the start.
• 0:37OtherMikel ArtetaArteta provides an injury update, stating Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Ben White are currently out.
• 0:58OtherMikel ArtetaArteta discusses the evolution of football, noting the increased importance of set pieces and direct play in modern matches.
• 2:13OtherMikel ArtetaArteta shares his personal connection to Bilbao, his hometown, and the passion and rivalry of the region's football.
• 3:16OtherMikel ArtetaArteta confirms Martin Odegaard did not travel with the team and is back home due to injury.
• 3:35OtherMikel ArtetaArteta emphasizes the importance of squad rotation in the Champions League, despite current injury limitations, to maintain high performance.
• 4:10OtherMikel ArtetaArteta discusses options for the striker role, mentioning Leandro Trossard's performance as a #9 and other tactical adjustments.
• 5:09OtherMikel ArtetaArteta gives an update on Bukayo Saka's injury, stating it's too early to know his exact return date but he's pushing hard.

Descripción

Mikel Arteta spoke to media on arrival in Bilbao the night before our opening game of the 2025/26 Champions League versus Athletic Club. Mikel discussed injury news including updates on Martin Odegaard and William Saliba, as well as speaking about returning back to the Basque region he grew up and our Champions League ambitions for the season. #arsenal #ucl #championsleague #football #soccer Enjoy highlights, training, behind the scenes and documentaries to get closer to the likes of Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Alessia Russo, Leah Williamson, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Kim Little, Declan Rice, Beth Mead, Gabriel Martinelli, Ben White, Stina Blackstenius and more. Subscribe to the Official Arsenal YouTube Channel: https://arsn.al/youtube Follow us on Facebook: https://arsn.al/facebook Follow us on X: https://arsn.al/twitter Follow us on Instagram: https://arsn.al/instagram Follow us on TikTok: https://arsn.al/tiktok