The Champions League is heating up again. The Inter Milan vs. Arsenal clash, scheduled for the night of January 20th to 21st in Milan, is considered one of the most anticipated matches of the round. Gunners head coach Mikel Arteta openly revealed the team's mood, goals, and plans regarding the squad at the pre-match press conference.
Arteta emphasized that Arsenal is preparing with utmost seriousness for every match since returning to the Champions League. The specialist recalled that the team is currently achieving a 100% result in the general stage and emphasized that the upcoming test is an away match against Inter Milan. Furthermore, reminding that he had also faced Inter Milan last season, Arteta emphasized that every detail is decisive against such an opponent, stating that the goal remains unchanged: always to play for victory.
From the coach's words, it's clear that Arsenal isn't in a "simple game" mood this time either. According to him, the only intention for each match is to prepare for three points, and the Milan match is no exception. These words send a signal to the fans: the team wants to enter Inter's field not for caution, but for results.
At the same time, Arteta did not hide the fact that there is a certain calculation in the selection of the squad. The reason is simple: a tight schedule, consecutive loads, and this game will be Arsenal's fourth match. The coach stated that he will not ignore this situation and that decisions will be made based on the players' physical preparedness and tactical objectives. But most importantly, he indicated that he is approaching this issue calmly, and the team is keeping the situation under control.
For information, the Inter Milan vs. Arsenal match kicks off at 1:00 AM Tashkent time. The Milan night grand contest is a real test for fans: who manages their style, who controls the tempo, who is nerve-wracking - everything becomes clear in these 90 minutes. "Arsenal," as Arteta put it, will once again enter the field without any "compromise" - with the intention of winning.
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