Mikel Areta: Arsenal boss ready to go “full gas” against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup after you Football messages

Arsenal boss Mikel Areta has insisted that his team is preparing for the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup against Newcastle United despite a “disappointing” end of the January Transfer window.

The Gunners go to the second stage of the tie, which faces a two-goal deficit, but is not deleted by fresh faces after the window has been closed without the Emirates having made a new signature.

Sky Sports News According to reports, an offer for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins was rejected after Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka were injured, which Kai Havertz was the only option in advance, while there was also interest in Mathys Tel, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha.

“We had a clear intention. The window is open to explore the opportunity to improve the squad with players who can do it. We didn’t achieve it,” said Areta in his press conference before the Newcastle game. continue to live Sky Sport.

“We are disappointed with this sense, but we are very aware that we want to bring in a certain type of player. We have to be very disciplined in it. I think we were.”

Areta: We have to try something else

As already mentioned, Havertz now remains in Arsenal’s only option in Arsenal, but Areta has not excluded to be creative to solve the selection problems because he looks at other players in the squad that could operate in the role.

He added: “We have to be flexible in the front. Those who are fit must make sure they stay fit.

“Leo (Trossard), Ethan (Nwaneri), (Gabriel) Martinelli, Raheem (Sterling) can play in this position. Let’s see how everyone is, moment and opponent.

“But at some point we have to try something else.”

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How would Arta see the summer striker who signs?

With a view to the summer and asked about his priorities for potential incoming strikers, artista outlined his priorities for a No. 9 to Sky Sports News.

“With nine goals,” he said. “He stops shots with a goalkeeper and does not give goals. Then he can play with his feet, he can play with the high line, he dominates the air duelle, great.

“With the nine it is the same. But a nine that can also achieve goals in the way and in the context with which we are exposed to a lot. For example, against many low blocks, with a lot of density in the box and in the box Way we play.

“If he is a great guy, above. If it is always available, it’s great. If he can produce magical moments, even better. If his work rate is up, we will bring it in.”

Areta added: “We are in the profile of the players we want. But I also want players who can complement other players and the beauty of the team.”

Arsenal ready to go ‘full gas’ against Newcastle

Arsenal’s defects within the forward area were exposed between these two sides during the first meeting when they lost 2-0 in January at the Emirates.

The sporadic approach of the Gunners in front of the goal failed her with only three of her 23 shots on the destination, while Alexander Isak presented his clinical lead by whipping the opener home shortly before the break.

Although the Magpies have now checked the tie after Anthony Gordon added a second, Areteta is confident that his page can rush the deficit in the evening “full gas”.

He said: “If you compare the emotional state of the team, the type of defeat and the way, it is different now.

“We have some great victories, especially the last against Man City. After this game we have a break, it is full petrol. We will approach the best in this final.

“They are difficult games. We beat them pretty convincingly at home last season, but the two games this season were very different.”

Howe frustrated by Newcastle Windows

Areta is not the only manager who was frustrated by the transfer window.

Eddie Howe has only been able to spend around £ 45 million for income since the beginning of this season. One of them, Lloyd Kelly.

Kellys £ 20 -Million -Sales -which will be passed through Serie A giant in the summer after a first parade, means that the club has withdrawn around 100 million GBP throughout the season, but was only a little left.

“Was I frustrated (Monday)? No,” said Howe. “It was a long time when the window expected, as we expected.

“Different emotions for me, overall there is an element of frustration that we have not brought the squad forward positively, that is the goal and ambition of everyone.

“But not yesterday that day. It is more of a general feeling that we want to drive the team forward and make progress, but we couldn’t do that in this window.”

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