Mikel Arteta reveals the true reason for dropping Arsenal’s summer signing
Arsenal’s head coach Mikel Arteta addresses the media at a post-match press conference. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta has discussed the situation surrounding Eberechi Eze, who has seen limited playing time in the past weeks. The 27-year-old midfielder has accumulated merely 198 minutes in first-team action across his last four outings, having started only 11 league matches for Arsenal up to this point. Eberechi Eze has faced restricted playing time. Naturally, questions have arisen regarding his significance to Arteta’s team. Arteta clarified that the 27-year-old has experienced sufficient playing time, noting that he wouldn’t have had similar opportunities at Crystal Palace in the past due to the Eagles’ lack of European competition until this season.
? Mikel Arteta has provided clarity on the *actual* reason Eberechi Eze hasn’t participated in ANY of Arsenal’s last three fixtures…? pic.twitter.com/kIEKTtLDtU
— CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) January 2, 2026 Consequently, Eze has received his regular minutes with Arsenal thus far, and his playing time will require careful management. Arteta commented: “I communicate with every player and it’s crucial for both the players and the manager to comprehend each individual’s feelings, evaluate games, and gauge their emotional well-being. Eze has played more games and accumulated more minutes than ever at this juncture. So he’s featured in 22, I believe, out of 28 matches or thereabouts, thus he hasn’t logged that much football before, which means we’re progressing well.”
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Eze is set to be an important component for Arsenal. Eberechi Eze of Arsenal celebrates (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Eze is a talented player who has consistently shown his abilities in the Premier League over the years. Since his arrival at Arsenal, he has made a positive impression, and he aspires to secure regular playing time. Nonetheless, Arsenal must be cautious not to overextend him. Eze must adjust to the heightened workload and fixture congestion ahead. The Arsenal manager’s strategy appears to be logical at this time. The 27-year-old may end up being a pivotal player for the squad in the latter half of the season. Arsenal is striving for the League title and the UEFA Champions League. They need to efficiently manage their roster if they aim to succeed in both tournaments.
Published: 2026-01-02 22:30:00
source: www.caughtoffside.com
