article_snippet.sent: It is a good warning to all of us.
article_snippet.sent: You need to be focused 100 per cent Reading, so it is going to be a tough one for us,' said the German, who will again lead the team out at Wembley with captain Mikel Arteta still not fit.
article_snippet.sent: us suffered a bit last season on that occasion with that pressure, but it was a great experience and hopefully us can manage that a bit better. '
article_snippet.sent: us are on a good level of confidence, but there will be pressure on us because us are super favourites and can us handle that during the game?'
article_snippet.sent: Mertesacker added: 'It is going to be Reading's biggest game of the season, so to mentally prepare for that is going to be difficult, not just to match their physicality and mental strength, but to do more, to be on the ball from the start, to show their respect, but no fear for the pressure. '
article_snippet.sent: The German continued: 'To go on or to be consistent - that is a tough target, but we push we. '
article_snippet.sent: Jack Wilshere could be another in contention this weekend, having recovered from minor ankle surgery.
article_snippet.sent: Obviously there are going to be a few disappointing situations for players, but we have to respect the manager's decision and not to let anyone down, if someone is not in the squad.'