Arteta: Zubimendi must earn his place back
Martin Zubimendi has returned to training with Arsenal, but Mikel Arteta insists the midfielder must fight for his spot in the team.
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Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has returned to full team training following his injury recovery. Despite being back on the pitch, the Spaniard's participation in upcoming fixtures is not guaranteed, as he prepares to prove his fitness to the coaching staff.
Manager Mikel Arteta spoke about the player's situation, acknowledging his versatility and positive impact on the squad while emphasizing the competitive nature of the team.
From now on, he needs to earn the right to play, but he has been exceptional in any role he has had to perform. Mikel Arteta
Moving forward, Zubimendi will need to navigate intense competition for a starting position. His reintegration into the squad will be gradual as he looks to re-establish his role within Arteta's plans.