Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta showcased his skills during a training session, attempting to recreate Cristiano Ronaldo’s famous ‘Siu’ celebration after nutmegging Martin Odegaard. In preparation for their Champions League match against Lens, Arteta joined his players in a rondo drill and demonstrated his technical prowess. With a brilliant piece of skill, Arteta executed a one-two with Leandro Trossard before expertly putting the ball through Odegaard’s legs. Despite an imperfect rendition of Ronaldo’s celebration, Arteta celebrated his achievement while Odegaard watched with a hint of embarrassment.

Following the training session, Arteta addressed the media in a pre-match press conference. He discussed various topics, including an ιnjury update on midfielder Fabio Vieira. Arteta revealed that Vieira was experiencing discomfort, and despite attempts at conservative treatment, it was determined that groin surgery was necessary. The manager expressed that Vieira’s return to action before January was unlikely and emphasized the need to observe his progress, which is expected to take several weeks.

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Arteta also provided updates on the potential returns of Emile Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey before the January break. He expressed optimism, mentioning that Smith Rowe had already begun jogging on the pitch and that both players were known for their quick healing abilities. Arsenal currently sits at the top of their Champions League group with nine points out of a possible 12, highlighting their strong performance in the competition.