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‘We need him’: Arteta says £13m Arsenal star has played ‘really well’, poised to start vs Fleetwood

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spoke fondly about defender Cristhian Mosquera ahead of the Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Fleetwood Town tonight. The Spain international started the season as the right-sided centre-back in William Saliba’s injury absence, but he picked up…

By Ed Davison · Goonertalk

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7:15 AM

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Mikel Arteta praised defender Cristhian Mosquera and confirmed Arsenal need him ahead of facing Fleetwood Town.
Cristhian Mosquera is poised to make his first Arsenal appearance since suffering an ankle injury on August 31.
Arsenal signed Mosquera from Valencia in summer 2025 for an initial fee of £13 million.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised defender Cristhian Mosquera ahead of Tuesday's Carabao Cup fourth-round match against Fleetwood Town, stating the team needs him after performing really well. Mosquera, who arrived from Valencia for £13 million in 2025, has been sidelined with an ankle issue sustained against Aston Villa on August 31, but he is now in line to feature.

With regular starters Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes expected to be rested ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Liverpool, Mosquera is poised to make his return. Fellow defender William Saliba remains sidelined with an injury, offering Mosquera an opportunity to start alongside options like Marli Salmon.

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