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So, as we head into the evening's game, we want to bring up Arsenal's match and discuss ideas broadly. Especially, as is known, it has been 32 years since Arsenal last lifted this trophy. It's a club that has gone 32 years without winning this trophy. Arsène Wenger also didn't win it. He won the FA Cup and the Premier League, and reached the Champions League final. Arsène Wenger did not win this League Cup trophy; it wasn't successful for him. He was at Arsenal for 17 years, but it wasn't successful. He arrived in 1996, four years after Arsenal last won the League Cup. After that, the coaches who replaced him, like…>> Oïmri >> Yes, Oïmri, Arteta is also there, and then there was Ljungberg in between. These coaches were not successful in winning this League Cup trophy. And >> Eh >> Arsenal has a 3-year famine or thirst for this trophy. That's why this game is more important than any other. And I can use crucial players for this game because we have never won the League Cup trophy in the club's history. Among the trophies we want to achieve this year, the League Cup is one. We must bring it home. Arsenal has only won two League Cup trophies in its history. Liverpool has reached 10, I think. Liverpool holds the record. And this trophy must come home. It's a process where they've expressed the sentiment of being hungry and longing for it. And how much this trophy is desired, Mikel Arteta mentioned the many years it has been. Winning some games and lifting trophies like this is one of our goals. One of the reasons we've added depth to our squad is to win trophies like these. He expressed his thoughts. Brighton's coach, Fabian Hürzeler, recently… Arsenal has been criticized or talked about, right? That Arsenal has ruined the beauty of the league, and similar things have been said on various occasions. Even Tottenham's coach, Thomas Frank, this week, when Everton won, they won from three set pieces, scoring all three goals. Yet, they said Arsenal plays from set pieces, which became a topic of discussion. Fabian Hürzeler, however, gave a contrary opinion. What did Fabian Hürzeler say about Arsenal? He said, "To prevent Arsenal from conceding from set pieces, you can only pray to God." If you don't want them to concede, only pray to God. You can't do anything with players or tactics. >> When they put it down, when they write it, when they add their thoughts, don't be mistaken, he said. I see the opinions many people give. Many people say Gabriel is the reason Arsenal uses set pieces. That's a lie. All players have a job for Arsenal. The others do the main job to free up Gabriel. >> Oh, the defenders, Saka, and Ødegaard are admired. >> Yes, especially Saliba and the defenders. Their job is to block. They block the player who is about to receive the ball so that the player has an opportunity. They block and close down. >> For example, who do they want to cross the ball to? If it's from the edge of the box, if it's from the edge of the area, if it's from the middle… >> Eh >> They leave the other areas open for him. So that he can come and head the ball in that spot. They prevent opposing players from getting to that spot. >> Eh >> And when we anticipate this, they might put the ball near the far post, near the near post, or in the middle. When that happens, the players' main goal is to block the player who is about to receive the ball. Saliba and the defenders, that's their job. Alfian, come down. >> Eh >> And that's why, when we say, "Be careful of Arsenal, be careful of Gabriel, don't concede goals," even from set pieces, they can change their target and score goals. Don't guess who the target is again. >> And I admire them very much for this work. After saying that, we have also evaluated it as a club. We do have a problem with set pieces. Of course, it's improving a little now. But Arsenal didn't just start doing this work out of nowhere. They hired a dedicated set-piece coach, were patient, and gave it time. >> Nicolas Jover >> Yes, they have been working on it since 2013. And we have agreed with the club management that we need to work on this in the coming periods. This is what we have agreed on, and we are working based on this. He also expressed his thoughts, saying that we should admire Arsenal's strength in set pieces, not belittle or dismiss it. There is no rule that says you cannot score from set pieces, he added. And Fabian Hürzeler's statement today that he prays to God to prevent conceding from set pieces is a surprising statement. I think we will see a good game today between two teams. I think Arsenal will play a game where they score one goal and then defend. There are many reasons for this. One is that they are facing Brighton. Brighton is not a team that plays a lot of blocks. Arsenal has been struggling because they play blocks, and they come on counter-attacks and score goals. This is a lesson learned from past years. By the way, when they try to prevent goals, they often add more players at the back, or the four defenders push forward more when attacking. They attack with caution. They don't add numbers when attacking. If they add numbers and the opponent plays a blocking game, you've lost possession, and it's a goal. They will come at you on the counter. Your space is open. If there is a player on the wing who has gone forward, if a defender has gone forward, they will score. But Brighton doesn't have this characteristic. They don't play blocks. If they don't bring a new characteristic today, for Arsenal, many clubs have changed their approach for Arsenal. If Manchester City, a team that plays a high line, doesn't change their approach for Arteta's Arsenal, and if they play Fabian Hürzeler, we will see a very good game. Today, Ødegaard will also score. By the way, this year, all the players in Arsenal have scored against their former clubs. Mikel Merino scored against Newcastle. Declan Rice scored against West Ham. And in the previous game, they scored against Crystal Palace. Today, will Ødegaard score against his former club, Brighton? >> That is what is awaited. Because he was a Brighton player. Then he went to Sporting. This player went through Coventry City and so on, and played for Brighton. Although he didn't have many opportunities to be a regular starter or play in the Premier League, he was a Brighton player. But he will score today. Not because it's his former club, but because they play a high line. If the team plays a high line, he will get enough space. He will run forward because they play blocks. Now, if a player gets enough space to play, they can't score. One of the reasons he scored goals for Atlético Madrid was that after conceding goals, they moved to a high line to defend. Both goals were scored while trying to defend with a high line. So today, compared to other players, as we were saying recently? Ødegaard didn't score against Crystal Palace. Football is football, we're not saying he won't score 100%. But Saka, Eze, Martinelli, or Trossard are the ones who have a chance to score. We wrote that verbatim. In the game, Eze scored. Today, compared to Saka, Eze, Trossard, and Martinelli, Ødegaard is considered the most suitable player for today's game. Therefore, Ødegaard's probability of scoring is expected to increase significantly today. This is another point that is mentioned. Arsenal has five injured players in one game. Five players were injured in the last game. Saliba, Rice, Gabriel, Martinelli, Saka were injured in the Crystal Palace game. And the question of who will be available and who won't be was raised. Yesterday, Mikel Arteta clearly stated in his press conference that Saliba and Martinelli are out of this game. They are out of this game, but they will be available for the next game against Burnley. For the cup and the derby… >> For today's game, they couldn't make it, or the players' fitness condition is 50-50, so we didn't want to take a risk by playing them. Therefore, we chose to rest them. We chose to let them take care of themselves and rest. This week. He expressed his thoughts. The other three players are ready for this game. One is Saka, who is ready for this game. Second, Declan Rice. Third, Gabriel. All three are ready. But I don't believe they will start. They might come on as substitutes, and if there's a problem and the game is tied, they might be brought on. However, if the game continues with a two or three-goal difference, then these players, like Saliba and Martinelli, will have the opportunity to rest. In Mikel Arteta's press conference yesterday, one of the issues he addressed with great focus and attention was the inaccuracy of the attacking line. He mentioned that we need to be very careful with our attacking line and that we don't want to suffer any more injuries in the attacking line from now on. Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Martin Ødegaard, these are all players with attacking tendencies. We don't want to lose any player from these, whether it's Saka, Martinelli, Ødegaard, or Trossard. We need to manage them very well. In the game, I want the attacking players to rest as much as possible and reduce their activity as much as possible, even in the game. He stated this clearly. Given the competitions we are in, we cannot afford to suffer any more injuries. Therefore, we need to manage them well. It is also an issue that our medical team needs to focus on and work on. First, the number of our injuries is high. Second, the number of our attacking players is not as high as our defensive players. And on top of that, injuries have been added. There are no injuries in our defensive line. Arsenal's defensive line has no injuries now. Saliba will also recover soon; this day will pass, and he will be available next week. There are no injuries. However, the attackers, 90% of them, almost 100% of them, are attackers, including Martinelli. So, if more injuries are added, we will be in danger, and we will struggle. It will create a lot of problems for our attacking style. And we will focus on managing this and work on it. We will be very careful about that in today's game as well. Coach Mikel Arteta expressed these thoughts. Another point he made that has sparked much discussion is regarding Max Dovman. He said, "When you take his passport and look at it, he is 15 years old. Forget about putting him on the field, even to be a spectator, you have to be careful not to get him injured." That means, with the fans, the things that happen, mentally, physically, and bodily, so that he doesn't get hurt. You can't even trust him to be alone in the stadium. You wouldn't send him to the stadium alone. But when you see what he does on the field, not playing this player is blindness, isn't it? He said, "It's blindness." Not playing this player, seeing what he does on the field and not playing him, I would describe it as being blind. He expressed these thoughts when talking about Max Dovman. And today, he is likely to start in the regular 11. Max Dovman, and also regarding Ethan Nwaneri, he has given his thoughts on two players, focusing on them because he wants to field them today. He said, "Last year, we used Ethan Nwaneri in Bukayo Saka's position. He got a lot of game time for his age, but it was out of necessity because he was playing out of position." But this player should be playing in midfield. When he starts from midfield, he can play very high-quality games with his teammates. He can coordinate very well. His nature is that of a midfielder. He has a special attacking tendency. I will play him in that position as much as possible. And now, as a team, we have decided that he must play in one position. We have played him in various positions, as a winger, as a central midfielder, as a defensive midfielder, and in other positions, including number eight. And this is not right. We must play the player in the position he wants. We have decided this as a club, and when he plays in one position, his chances of developing will be greater. He expressed these thoughts. Also, Saka spoke about Ødegaard. In his speech about Ødegaard, Saka said, "For me, Ødegaard has been a successful transfer so far." In my time at Arsenal, I have played with Nketiah, Lacazette, and Aubameyang, and I have seen Gabriel Jesus. I have never seen an attacker like this in my time at Arsenal. Saka said, "Arsenal has never had an attacker like this in my time playing here." And I have no doubt that the future will be very exciting for Ødegaard. He will score two or three goals in every game. I am telling you this because I have seen this experience. I have never seen a forward player of his quality in my time playing. He said this, expressing his admiration for Ødegaard. Today, what is expected from Arsenal? Rotation or changing many players is expected. Indeed, Mikel Arteta said he would use some key players considering the importance of the game. It is expected that there will be up to eight changes, considering Mikel Arteta's stance and the starting lineup. One of them is Kepa. In goal, Kepa will get a rest today in the evening game, with David Raya starting. Kepa came on in the last game, the League Cup game. The entire back four will change. All four defenders will change. In the center-back position, Timber, Ben White, Gabriel, and Holding will be paired. Gabriel will come from the bench. Saliba is out. That means five changes. So, almost all the players in the back will change. Regarding the defensive line, Mikel Arteta said something about Kai Havertz recently. He said, "This player, take my word for it. Take my word for it. In a very short time, he will be a player that Arsenal fans will fall in love with, with his performance. He is an unbelievable player. His tactics are perfect. His aerial ability is unbelievable. When he strengthens the midfield, he will score many goals for you." >> But who will sit out? >> Yes, that's what he said. >> In a short time, Arsenal fans will fall in love with Per Hügel. Take my word for it. He said that. Mark my words. So today, we will see Hügel for 90 minutes, likely paired with Raya. Tomiyasu and Holding will be on the right and left. Regarding Ben White, he has been troubled by injuries last year. This year, after a very good pre-season, he relapsed, got injured again, and struggled to find himself. Now he is in good health. He has recovered well from his injury. We need to manage him very well until he reaches his perfect form. We will manage him and play him until he reaches his perfect form. But Benjamin White is needed for many games, for the games he has played so far, and for the games to come. He is very necessary. I have even spoken with coach Thomas Tuchel. I want Ben White to play. He also wants to play. So I will give him enough opportunities. I will give him more than enough opportunities. He has given his word for Ben White. In their press conference yesterday. So, in the defensive line, five players. >> Defenders and goalkeeper >> Five defenders and five goalkeepers. In the midfield line, Jorginho is expected to play the number six role. Ethan Nwaneri and Emile Smith Rowe, on the left and right midfield. Max Dovman is expected to start there. Saka will be upfront. Trossard will start on the left wing, and Ødegaard will start. So, eight and nine will be played. Five defenders, Jorginho six, Ethan seven, Max Dovman eight. Even if Mikel Merino comes in, he will be nine. In place of Ødegaard, either he will play him in the number eight position or in Ødegaard's number nine position. He will do one of the two. But Ødegaard's probability of starting in the number nine position is high. Mikel Merino can sit in the number eight position or rest. What kind of depth does this team have? It's enviable. >> Very, very. >> Let's add something about the evening game. >> Yes, opinions have been raised before this game. The English Black Diamond, Bukayo Saka, said the season is still young, still young. But Arsenal is stronger than in previous years. He shared this thought. In addition, regarding the point you raised earlier with Rafael Hözler about set pieces, Pep Guardiola also shared his thoughts. And what did Pep Guardiola say? He said, "I also want to score from set pieces. Every club has its own way of playing. I wouldn't mind scoring either." He shared his thoughts. I agree. I think it would be better for Arteta's team to mix it up now, with convincing wins through open play and set pieces. But in consecutive games, a one-zero win can make you say it's a winning mentality, a championship team. But it needs to be mixed. I think it shouldn't depend on set pieces. I also want to score goals from set pieces. He shared his thoughts. The main thing is balance, three points, and winning. And after that, you worry about how many passes I made and scored. Arsenal is not that kind of team at this time. If it were a club that has repeatedly won trophies and achieved many honors, you would think about how to win the game and make tactical shifts. Just like Pep Guardiola, since he came to the Premier League, he has dominated the English Premier League, continuing his success. And every year, he makes tactical shifts and changes his style of play, winning trophies. If he tries this way, then that way, you wouldn't blame him. But Arsenal has been away from trophies for a long time, in all competitions except the FA Cup. One point I want to make is that today, for the Gunners, the most important trophy is not the EFL or the League Cup, but the English Premier League and the European Champions League. There is no question. And it has been 32 years since Arsenal last won the League Cup. But which one is more needed? Which trophy will restore my honor? They should think about that, I believe. In previous years, Saka has been fielded in the FA Cup, Premier League, Champions League, and League Cup. The injuries the player has sustained and the overlapping of games have been cited as the main reasons. As I said, the depth is enviable. Arsenal's second team itself is a very strong team, another team. But the injuries to key players, 32 years have passed, and you haven't won the League Cup. If you make these players play with all their energy and they get injured, then Arsenal's journey in the Premier League and Champions League could be in question. I have explained this on this program before. The depth is good. But they have irreplaceable players. If Declan Rice gets injured, who will replace Declan Rice's movement? Timber's performance this season has been very impressive. Of course, before Timber, the attacking play on the right flank by Benjamin White, Martin Ødegaard, and Bukayo Saka was very wonderful. But even with that, Timber has been added, and despite Ben White's injury, their movement is very good. And now, if Timber gets injured, if David Raya gets injured, if Saka gets injured, or if Rice gets injured, who will replace these players? Who will replace their dominance over the opposing team? This needs to be critically considered. For Arsenal fans, achieving the League Cup after 32 years would be an extraordinary achievement, an additional success. They wouldn't compare it to the English Premier League or the European Champions League. In history, and sometimes, Mikel Arteta, if he wins four trophies, no one will hate him. But which honor is greater? Which trophy has more meaning for the Gunners? Wouldn't it be better for them to win the Premier League after 32 years than to win the League Cup after 3 years? Wouldn't it be better to win the European Champions League, which they have never won in their history, than the League Cup? And I am afraid they will suffer injuries. I consider today's game to be important for Brighton. Brighton is not dreaming of the Premier League anymore. They are not dreaming of other European competitions. The trophy Brighton dreams of is the FA Cup and the League Cup. Rafael Hözler, or finishing in the top six, or participating in the Conference League. Brighton's aim, plan, and goal. Therefore, if Brighton plays today to win against Arsenal, their measure will be the FA Cup, the League Cup. If Arsenal, after 3 years, strives to win this trophy and gets injured, then the praise for the Spanish coach Mikel Arteta will turn into criticism. >> But Arsenal is not a team to compete for four trophies. >> Exactly, exactly. Yes, I also want them to be careful. I want them to be careful. I don't want Rice to play now. I don't want him to play now. I wouldn't field Rice. I wouldn't field David Raya. I wouldn't field Timber. I wouldn't even field Saka. What's the problem if they lose the League Cup? >> There's no problem. Even if they win, even if they win 4-0, and Rice misses the next Premier League game against Tottenham or a derby game, it won't be a big deal. It will come. So sometimes, if you achieve it, you achieve it. Now, City, when they won the treble, they are smart today. They are not using Haaland. Haaland is the breath of City, the breath that wants to come to victory. After the defeat against Aston Villa in the Premier League, they need to be smart. So they need to be smart. Now, for me, Ødegaard is a good player, but if they don't field him again, considering the rotation, that's what's being raised. The idea is that the player must be a goal scorer. He needs to score goals in big games, in games where they struggle, to build his confidence. And games like these can enhance the player's development and adaptation. That's the idea. Okay, I can agree with that, but as I said, there are players who are untouchable. Their squad is good. There is no question about the effectiveness of the substitute players. But if you get injured, if you get injured in the EFL Cup, it's annoying. If Rice gets injured against Brighton in the EFL Cup, wouldn't you prefer him to get injured against Bayern? It's better to get injured here than to get injured here. And they should use their key players as much as possible. That's my opinion. And I hope they don't pay the price. But Brighton is a good team. But Arsenal, with the starting lineup mentioned earlier, can play with a changed heart. >> I agree with that. Very good. By the way, we have been providing information about Bukayo Saka's contract for some time. Our correspondents have been reporting that Bukayo Saka's contract is almost finalized. He will be the club's number one priority. It will be announced this week. The contracts of Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães will also be announced this week. And since this is information that is coming out at this time, we wanted to mention it.