Declan Rice, who had a back problem and was taken off in the second half of Sunday’s north London derby, hasn’t yet trained, according to Mikel. He felt completely uncomfortable and was unable to continue playing the game. I’m hoping it’s nothing major.
“We have faith. Although he had to leave the pitch and is still uncomfortable, which is never a good indication for a player like him, perhaps he will improve over the next days. It’s challenging.
Additionally, Bukayo Saka left the game midway through, and Mikel is unsure if he will be available this weekend. After the game, “he was limping quite badly,” he added. The fact that we had to remove him from the pitch is never a good sign. He is unable to take part in the discussion. Yes, there is a chance that he might miss the Bournemouth game.
Leandro Trossard wasn’t selected for the team on Sunday, so it’s still unclear whether he’ll play against Bournemouth this weekend.
Mikel remarked, “Leandro won’t be available for tomorrow.” “Let’s see how he develops day by day and if he has a chance for the weekend or not. The activity he engaged in caused him to experience it. He wasn’t able to complete the practise the day before the game and hasn’t yet trained, therefore he won’t be available tomorrow.
The Brentford match is too soon for Gabriel Martinelli, who was substituted in the 24th minute of our 1-0 victory over Everton earlier this month, according to Mikel.
Mikel noted that Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey are also still out.
It’s the predicament we find ourselves in right now, he explained. “We must adjust. The current roster is really undermanned, thus we definitely need players to return.