Arsenal have unleashed as they have eight major boosts to fuel Fulham preparations. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal has received a significant and timely lift ahead of their Premier League clash with Fulham. A dream scenario for Arsenal as they unleashed returning talent and soaring confidence emerging from the international break.
The Eight Boosts: A Wave of Positive Momentum
The most immediate boost comes with the return of Bukayo Saka. After a period on the sidelines, Arteta confirmed, “Bukayo is ready to go”. He also stated he could start, highlighting the winger’s importance as a “massive weapon” for the team.
A Very Positive Outlook
Further elevating the mood at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, a host of other Arsenal stars found the back of the net while on international duty. This list of returning goalscorers provides Arteta with both selection headaches and a potent arsenal of in-form attackers:
Mikel Merino: Continued his fine form, scoring twice for Spain.
Gabriel Martinelli: Found the net for Brazil against Japan.
Bukayo Saka: Scored a “world-class” goal for England against Wales.
Eberechi Eze: Struck a great goal from the edge of the box.
Leandro Trossard: Scored for Belgium in their 4-2 win.
Max Dowman: Became the youngest-ever England U19s goalscorer.
Beyond the goals, Arteta also shared positive fitness news on the defensive front. Moreover, Jurrien Timber, who was “quite badly” ill, has recovered and is available for selection, adding a valuable and versatile option to the backline.
A Dream Scenario for Arteta
This confluence of events creates what can be described as a “dream scenario” for the manager. Arteta has previously spoken about harnessing the “really high emotional state” of players who have performed well with their countries, explicitly stating, “I want to use that, when a player is in that moment, I want to play him”.
Author’s Opinion
Arteta’s squad is also boosted by the return of its main front player, is riding the wave of eight international goals, and is ready to capitalize on this positive trajectory. It is just the sort of momentum Arsenal needs if he is to repeat his early-season success, as this sort of momentum can provide a real psychological and tactical edge ahead of the trip to Craven Cottage.
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