Arteta worried about Copley's injury

Mikel Arteta expressed concern over Louie Copley's condition after Arsenal's pre-season match against Real Betis in Dublin on Wednesday, according to Mundo Deportivo. The 19-year-old midfielder picked up a knee injury shortly after coming on as a substitute.

The Spanish manager was candid about his worries: "To be honest, I'm quite worried about the boy, as the mechanism of the injury doesn't look good, given the symptoms he's showing". Arteta explained they would need to wait for test results on Thursday to determine the seriousness of the injury.

Despite the 1-3 defeat to Betis, the manager was pleased with his team's reaction. "They're very upset and angry. They're furious, but that's good", he said. Arsenal prepare for the Community Shield on 16 August against Manchester City and begin their Premier League campaign against Coventry on 21 August.