The mood at Arsenal is one of reflection following their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.
The loss officially ended any hopes of a historic quadruple, and the aftermath has brought a significant injury crisis.
Five first-team stars have withdrawn from international duty, leaving Mikel Arteta with a mounting list of concerns at the Sobha Realty Training Centre.
William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber, and Leandro Trossard have all pulled out of their respective squads citing physical issues.
Most notably, Eberechi Eze has been ruled out for at least two weeks with a calf injury, leading to a surprise England recall for defender Ben White.
Captain Martin Ødegaard also remains sidelined, with the club hoping the international break provides enough time for his “niggle” to resolve before a pivotal April schedule that includes a Champions League quarter-final.