Source:REUTERS/Yves Herman
[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has decided to cancel the team’s Christmas holiday, requiring players to train on Christmas Day. Although Arsenal does not have a match on Boxing Day, Arteta has decided to have the first-team players report to the training ground on December 25. Arsenal will face Brighton at home on December 27, and Arteta hopes the players can train on Christmas morning. However, players are allowed to go home after training and do not need to stay in a hotel.Arsenal’s last match before Christmas is a League Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace on December 23, and some players may receive a day off on Christmas Eve. For many European players, this day is an important occasion for family dinners and gift exchanges, especially since there are several English players on the Arsenal team. Arteta is primarily concerned about whether the team’s injury issues can improve; although he has denied it, there is a widespread belief that his training intensity is too high. Fatigue can lead to player injuries, which is currently a problem facing Arsenal.