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Lionel Messi praises Arsenal transfer target
Arsenal transfer target Nico Paz has been praised by footballing icon Lionel Messi during the most recent international break.
Reports have stated that the Gunners are following a potential deal for the midfielder, who stars for Serie A side Como.
The 20-year-old plays under Cesc Fabregas and has even earned himself a place in the side for Argentina over the recent international break.
That led to praise from Messi for his cameo against Bolivia, stating: “Nico Paz has an incredible mindset, and that’s why he’s where he is.
“Nico has a lot of quality and understands the game perfectly. He has an incredible mindset, and he’s with Cesc Fabregas as coach who is my friend and will help him grow a lot.”
Read more on Nico Paz praise, here.
11 Arsenal stars could miss Bournemouth clash
Arsenal return from the international break this weekend in a tough clash away at Bournemouth on the south coast.
Mikel Arteta faces a challenge in keeping momentum and confidence high before the November international break.
That task may be even larger as he faces the possibility of missing as many as 11 players for the trip to the Cherries.
Those stars include the likes of Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Ben White, along with others.
It could leave the Arsenal boss searching for a solution to his team’s issues if they are, indeed, out of action.
Read more on Arsenal injury concerns, here.
Arsenal plan for Gabriel Martinelli injury return
After another bruising international break, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is sweating over the fitness of Gabriel Martinelli.
The forward went away on national team duty with Brazil but picked up an injury concern during a training session.
The 23-year-old is believed to be fine and the problem is thought not to be serious, though the Gunners will be keen to do their own assessments on his condition when he returns.
According to The Standard, Arsenal are already planning to conduct their own findings on Martinelli’s fitness when he is back at London Colney.
The report states: “Arsenal have been in contact with the Brazilian FA after learning of Martinelli’s injury… The Gunners will be hoping the winger can be fit for Saturday’s trip to Bournemouth.”
It remains to be seen exactly whether he will be fit enough to feature against the Cherries.
Read more on Gabriel Martinelli injury concerns, here.
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