Arteta Unveils a Crystal Clear Plan to Beat Inter at San Siro

Arsenal's Arteta Sets a Clear Plan for Inter at San Siro

In the lead-up to the Champions League clash at San Siro, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta signaled a clear approach for how his team will play Inter Milan.

Last season, the teams met in the group stage, with Inter securing a 1-0 win that helped them progress to the knockout rounds, while Arsenal regrouped for the rest of the campaign.

What Arteta said and key notes

Arteta commented on Arsenal's Premier League form, noting a goalless draw with Nottingham Forest earlier in the week, and stressed the need to balance domestic and European commitments.

For the Inter game, Arteta listed several absences: Italian international Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hinkapi and Max Domen; Cristian Mosquera and Kai Havertz traveled with the squad. He declined to disclose detailed lineup plans, saying changes would be made as required.

He also highlighted that Arsenal have a good understanding of Inter's approach based on last year's meeting, insisting that they have a clear idea of how to play there. He added that they must take it one game at a time and enjoy the journey.

Looking ahead to the match, Arteta warned that Inter's dominance in Serie A will make the fixture difficult, and that Arsenal must be ready to adapt on the night. He stressed focusing on the task at hand rather than speculating about the long-term path.

Punchline 1: If Arteta's plan were a joke, it would be a clean sheet—always on target.

Punchline 2: Inter should bring a map, because Arteta's tactical map is so detailed that even the chalkboard wants directions.