Emery speaks out on Ozil-coat incident and provides injury updates on Xhaka, Koscielny, Aubameyang ahead of Napoli Clash

Arsenal host Napoli in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final clash on Thursday night. The Gunners suffered defeat at Everton on Sunday and the loss made it 15 consecutive top-flight away matches without a clean sheet for the first time since February 1985. Ahead of the game, Arsenal boss Unai Emery has faced the press. Granit Xhaka and Laurent Koscielny have been doubting for the clash and Emery provided an update on the two stars. “We are going to decide tomorrow [on Xhaka and Koscielny]. Tomorrow we will decide,” said Emery. Besides Xhaka and Koscielny, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also a doubt: “He had a small problem, he has been taking antibiotics for his sickness. For tomorrow he’s getting better and can start.” During the defeat to Everton, Mesut Ozil threw his coat. Emery was asked about the incident. “Our focus is the match, taking confidence and being together, being calm when bad results come,” said Emery.  “Three months ago this moment like we are now. We are on a good way but each match now is going to be very important. We are with our target, we know it is going to be very difficult. The best thing for us is to be together and strong, calm and with a clear focus.” The Spaniard predicts a tough double-header against the Italian giants: “I think it’s 50-50. Napoli have a big history like us, they’re second in the table. They’re playing very well, they came from a strong group in the Champions League. They were very competitive. It’s going to be difficult for us but we have confidence. We need to be very consistent in two matches.” Emery also has spoken out on Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti. “I have great respect for every coach. Ancelotti is top. His career is amazing. For me, my challenge is every day and every year. All I did in my past is only for taking experience. I need to make a new future,” Emery said. “This match is a big match at the level we want to play. It’s a big test for us. We want to play against the best teams, Napoli are one of them.” Arsenal suffered the sixth defeat of the season and that’s a stark contrast to their home form. "We need to be consistent each match. Each match gives a lot of information. Our balance is getting better but isn’t enough. We need to win tomorrow. If we won’t concede chances to score it’s important,” said Emery. “They have good performances in the season. We need to be very, very competitive in 90 minutes. Our idea is to win and not concede goals. We are prepared for extra time or penalties. It’s going to be a very, very good game tomorrow.”

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