Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal squad not to adopt a defeatist attitude as they gear up to face league leaders Liverpool on Sunday, despite grappling with a notable injury list. In a press conference on Friday, Arteta expressed concern over the availability of key players Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, and Jurriën Timber, stating, “We’re going to do our very best to somehow have them available, but obviously it’s very, very uncertain.” The manager emphasized the importance of maintaining a "ruthless mentality" as they prepare for the challenging match at Anfield, encouraging his team to rise above their current difficulties rather than feeling sorry for themselves.