Rob Edwards spoke to the media before Luton Town faced Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
Here are the key lines from the Hatters boss:
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In terms of team news, the three players injured during the loss to Tottenham are “not yet training” and will need to be assessed ahead of this game. He was reluctant to say which players were closest to being selected.
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He added: “If they're ready, I'll pick them. If they're not ready, I can't do it. If they're not ready, I'll pick them. If so, we'll see if we can get them around on Saturday.” He stressed that this weekend's game would also be in “big doubt” if the players were not ready to face Arsenal.
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Edwards described the current injury crisis as “the most difficult and challenging period we have ever faced”, alongside the “serious incident” involving club captain Tom Lockyer earlier this season. did.
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He added: “Honestly, we will be playing against another top team, just like on Saturday.” [Tottenham]We're doing pretty well given the challenges we face. ”
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After losing 4-3 to the Gunners in a come-from-behind game earlier this season, Edwards doesn't expect a goal battle between the teams to happen again: “Their defense is pretty stubborn and they don't concede too many goals. “It was a unique game, as it sometimes is at Kenilworth Road. They have been in great form, especially since the break around January.
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He joked: “Look, if we can go and score three goals at the Emirates, we're doing pretty well. Although we'll strive to be the best version of ourselves. , that’s difficult at the moment.” [with the injuries]. ”
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On how Arsenal will face the Hatters, he said: “They're very good on the ball so they're going to force us down low. We're going to have to defend really, really well. We can put in a lot of effort.” I understand that. ”
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Edwards 'knows' Luton have another big game on Saturday [against Bournemouth] But he wasn't prioritizing one game over another, saying, “There's really no players that won't be with us tomorrow, so it won't make any difference.”
Follow all of Tuesday's Premier League press conference here
