Mikel Arteta explains why he's so 'relaxed' about Bukayo Saka's contract situation and believes Arsenal can manage just fine without Gabriel at the heart of their defence.
-TIMESTAMPS-
00:00 - Intro.
00:22 - Players now reaching World Cup: keep it in the system but the World Cup in a draw until March. it's now all Arsenal, Arsenal.
00:38 - Happy players: emotional state is infectious. We need to maintain that.
00:58 - Confidence levels helped: I hope you're right. 3/4% by 7/8 players then we're a super team.
01:26 - Zubimendi: You have to adapt to the physical and emotional side. Why? Because she's such a good character who is loved by everyone.
02:19 - Zubimendi impact on Rice: When start to put together different qualities in midfield. We need the capacity to be unpredictable.
02:46 - Impact around the box: Last game is great example. He hits the bar and hits one his wide. We need that. A total player.
03:18 - Gabriel difficult to replace?: He's a big big player for us. Good thing we've experienced this. We were without him for three months and we managed.
03:52 - He'll be around to motivate?: Might not play or train but he'll be around.
04:22 - Saka: What he's transmitted to the club is he wants to be here. A healthy relationship which we want to remain.
05:13 - Smooth contract talks: a clear vision and route on how we want to do things.
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By HaytersTV
November 21, 2025