15 Arsenal players have been called up for the October internationals, so let’s take a look at their fixtures over the break.

England's midfielder Declan Rice attends an England football team training session at St George's Park in Burton-Upon-Trent, on September 5, 2023 ahead of of their UEFA Euro 2024 Group C qualifiers match against Ukraine. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
England’s midfielder Declan Rice attends an England football team training session at St George’s Park in Burton-Upon-Trent, on September 5, 2023, ahead of of their UEFA Euro 2024 Group C qualifiers match against Ukraine. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s senior squad have received plenty of international call-ups for the October break, but there are a few notable absentees.

With Gabriel Martinelli only just returning from injury with the Gunners, Brazil have opted not to call up the winger. Kieran Tierney is also absent with Scotland, after suffering a hamstring setback.

Italy are set to face England over the coming fortnight, but Jorginho won’t be involved for the second break in a row. Luciano Spalletti explained in September that the midfielder was being excluded due to his lack of club minutes.

William Saliba was called up by France, but an injury revealed on Sunday after Arsenal’s win over Manchester City saw him withdraw from the squad.

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Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard have also pulled out after initially receiving call-ups.

Arsenal internationals called up in October

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR: Devis Epassy of Cameroon saves from Gabriel Jesus of Brazil during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Cameroon and Brazil at Lusail Stadium on December 02, 2022. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR: Devis Epassy of Cameroon saves from Gabriel Jesus of Brazil during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Cameroon and Brazil at Lusail Stadium on December 02, 2022. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
  • Brazil – Gabriel, Jesus
  • Egypt – Elneny
  • England – Rice, Ramsdale, Nketiah
  • Estonia – Hein
  • Germany – Havertz
  • Ghana – Partey
  • Iceland – Runarsson
  • Japan – Tomiyasu
  • Norway – Odegaard
  • Poland – Kiwior
  • Spain – Raya
  • Ukraine – Zinchenko

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MALAGA, SPAIN: Martin Odegaard of Norway gives the team instructions during the UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying Round Group A match between Spain and Norway at La Rosaleda Stadium on March 25, 2023. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
MALAGA, SPAIN: Martin Odegaard of Norway gives the team instructions during the UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifying Round Group A match between Spain and Norway at La Rosaleda Stadium on March 25, 2023. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

All times in BST

Thursday, 12th October

  • 17:00 – Egypt vs Zambia – Friendly
  • 19:45 – Cyprus vs Norway – EURO qualifier
  • 19:45 – Faroe Islands vs Poland – EURO qualifier
  • 19:45 – Spain vs Scotland – EURO qualifier

Friday, 13th October

  • 01:30 – Brazil vs Venezuela – World Cup qualifier
  • 11:35 – Japan vs Canada – Friendly
  • 17:00 – Estonia vs Azerbaijan – EURO qualifier
  • 19:45 – Iceland vs Luxembourg – EURO qualifier
  • 19:45 – England vs Australia – Friendly

Saturday, 14th October

  • 14:00 – Ukraine vs North Macedonia – EURO qualifier
  • 20:00 – USA vs Germany – Friendly

Sunday, 15th October

  • 02:00 – Mexico vs Ghana – Friendly
  • 19:45 – Norway vs Spain – EURO qualifier
  • 19:45 – Poland vs Moldova – EURO qualifier

Monday, 16th October

  • 17:00 – Algeria vs Egypt – Friendly
  • 19:45 – Iceland vs Liechtenstein – EURO qualifier

Tuesday, 17th October

  • 11:10 – Japan vs Tunisia – Friendly
  • 17:00 – Estonia vs Thailand – Friendly
  • 19:45 – England vs Italy – EURO qualifier
  • 19:45 – Malta vs Ukraine – EURO qualifier

Wednesday, 18th October

  • 01:00 – Uruguay vs Brazil – World Cup qualifier
  • 01:00 – Mexico vs Germany – Friendly
  • 01:30 – USA vs Ghana – Friendly
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