Mikel Arteta gives updates on Arsenal's injured players and the chemistry of Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke ahead of the Gunners' trip to Wolves.
-TIMESTAMPS-
00:00 - Intro.
00:19 - Calafiori: he's fine. Feeling better. Hopefully fit.
00:32 - White: fatigue but fine.
00:51 - Odegaard: not fit.
01:00 - Havertz is a possibility for Sunday.
01:22 - Wigan reset: very little time to reset, but we are in every competition in a strong position. I liked what the players delivered.
02:10 - The position we're in is a privilege. We need to embrace that. Our recent past with wolves shows how tough it is.
03:17 - Confidence in players: what's we've done in every competition, it gives me confidence. We are where we want to be.
03:47 - how much does doing it before matter: I don't know.
04:11 - Rob Edwards and wolves: he came in a difficult moment. It's going to be very tough. We do the things well it'll be tough.
04:54 - philosophy with injured players: it's a long term injury. He's very involved with us but he'll have some time with his family.
05:36 - Fullbacks: depending on the spaces, having that functionality in the team is really important.
06:26 - going to wolves: when you come to last stages of season. You know how important wins are.
07:00 - Back in the PL: good to go from competition to competition.
07:25 - Arsenal galloping away with title: we're in the position we want to be.
07:54 - Saka to continue in 10?: the circumstances of players forces you into things. Bukayo is one we need to consider.
08:23 - How did he embrace it: it ticks something on him, it's positive.
08:56 - Saka and Madueke: they were in the gym competing and they were hilarious, it's natural.
09:29 - Positive chemistry: of course. If you're willing to do something with someone you like. They make each other better.
10:00 - Speak to Zak about Madueke?: I did. It's important to understand the trajectory.
10:37 - Retraining bravery: difficult to replicate something that injury your player.
11:19 - muscle injuries: if it's a hamstring injury and you have the handbrake on, it's part of the brain. The recovery process is about aiding that.
12:07 - warm up injuries: first was Saliba, then Calafiori and Saka. Two times in six years now four this season.
13:00 - In my body I am more aware of it. It's a tricky moment. These make you a better coach.
13:45 - what's the warm up for?: to make sure they're ready and at their best.
14:17 - players like certain routines, to change that is tricky. What would happen if we didn't do the warm up?
14:52 - Rearranged game: not in our hands. Very happy to play.
15:12 - Saka plan: Another option there, good.
15:36 - Rice passing: certain players have certain targets. One area we continuously improve.
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February 17, 2026