Arteta on Odegaard absence, Gyokeres' form and 'full gas' Hincapie

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October 17, 2025

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday’s Premier League game against Fulham at Craven Cottage (kick-off 17:30 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

There is “no definite date” for Martin Odegaard’s return but he will be “out for weeks”.
Arteta said they were managing Ben White and Martin Zubimendi’s work load at the beginning of the week but both are available for Saturday’s game.
Piero Hincapie has returned to training and is expected to be part of the matchday squad.
He said their performances so far this season have been a good platform to build on, but it’s now about “consistency” because that’s what will give them “a good chance” of achieving their goal.
On opponents Fulham: “We know it’s a really tough place to go. They are a really well coached team and we will have to be at our best.”
He said club captain Odegaard “can push and support” the group off the pitch, but there are “various leaders who have leadership and accountability” in his absence on the field.
On Viktor Gyokeres, who has not scored in six games, Arteta said: “He brings so much to the team. Watching the games back, I’m very pleased with what he is giving to the team. I want much more of the same. When we have the opportunities to put it in the net, I’m sure it is going to happen. I am really happy with him and have full confidence.”
He said Hincapie’s return “will bring a different character and emotion to the team” because of his “aggression and determination.” Arteta added: “He is a player that goes full gas to every action, especially in defending. A player that is very clean on the ball.”

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