Mikel Arteta has told Sky Sports, during their live coverage, that Arsenal defender Rob Holding is fine.
Holding was withdrawn during Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester City, after suffering a blow to the head.
The Gunners were able to use a concussion substitute, as they took no chances with their centre-back.
The concern after the game was that Holding may have suffered a serious head injury.
But Arteta confirmed that the Arsenal defender was fine in the dressing room and his return should not be far away.
“Yes he is okay. It will take him a few days probably, but he seems okay,” Arteta said.
Holding’s quick recovery will be a boost to Arsenal as he has become a key player in recent times.
Arteta clearly trusts the English centre-back and often picks him to start.
Holding didn’t cover himself in glory for Arsenal yesterday, though.
He managed to lose Raheem Sterling in the box for the goal which Arsenal conceded, as they suffered a defeat to City.
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