Arsenal can go to another level against PSV, says Areta

According to Arsenal Manager Mikel Areta, the Gunners will adapt to find another level when they compete against PSV in the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.

The side of Areta is without Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli by injury and has only made three shots on the goal in the last two games.

Midfielder Mikel Merino was again able to attack a PSV team that has only kept a clean sheet in the last 14 games.

“We still have equipment with the players that we have to bring the game to a different level,” said Areta.

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“Everyone must be in top form. And if we do this and have this connection, we are a really strong team.

“We have to adapt. This is obviously undeniable, but we can still be very efficient and a top team. And if you come to this phase of the Champions League, there is something else.

“You feel it in the atmosphere and the energy of the place. It is different because it is a competition that you don’t play weekly. You play and you are in or you are out. And that gives you urgency. “

Left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly was able to return to the line-up after being suspended last week because of the goalless draw in Nottingham Forest.

Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid expect in the quarter -finals if arsenal can navigate through their way.