Arsenal Injury News

Arsenal look set to be without four players for their Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid, despite Mikel Arteta’s suggestion that two could make comebacks.

Mikel Arteta provided updates on Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard following Saturday’s win over Fulham, with the semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid just days away.

Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber are out of Saturday’s match between Arsenal and Fulham and Martin Odegaard is a doubt, but Havertz is pushing to be back against Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal’s injury picture looks more encouraging than feared before Atletico Madrid, with several key players involved in open training ahead of the semi-final first leg.

Further reports have confirmed that Arsenal expect to have Kai Havertz back in action this season after his latest injury setback, but not on Wednesday night against Atletico Madrid.

There’s initial optimism around Kai Havertz’s injury prognosis, despite the player’s emotional reaction to the setback at the weekend.

Mikel Arteta provided a number of updates on Arsenal’s illness and injury problems on Saturday, with Eberechi Eze also speaking out on his own setback.

Mikel Arteta says it’s not enough for Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori to simply be available, at this stage of the season they also need to produce their best football.

Arsenal teenager Theo Julienne was spotted in training with the Gunners’ first team on Friday, suggesting he’s in line to return from injury against the Manchester City u21s.

Riccardo Calafiori and Bukayo Saka are set to return to the Arsenal squad to face Newcastle United this weekend, in a double injury boost for Mikel Arteta.

Another update on the fitness of Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has emerged from Spain, as he races to be fit after his foot surgery.

Bukayo Saka has an ‘outside chance’ of returning for Arsenal v Newcastle, though Atletico Madrid may be the more realistic target.

Arsenal may be about to welcome an important defender back at just the right time, with Jurrien Timber closing in on a return ahead of a demanding run of fixtures.

Arsenal are hoping to have Bukayo Saka back in action within the next week, according to a report, with games against Newcastle United and Atletico Madrid coming up.

Rodri suffered a groin injury towards the end of Manchester City’s win over Arsenal on Sunday, potentially putting his participation over the coming games in doubt.

Martin Odegaard is hopeful he can now remain fit until the end of the season, after an incredibly difficult season for Arsenal on the injury front.

Mikel Merino’s recovery is progressing, but reports in Spain say his place at the World Cup is still far from guaranteed.

Mikel Arteta’s latest comments on Bukayo Saka have raised fresh questions over whether the Arsenal winger’s season could be at risk.

Ruben Dias has been ruled out of Manchester City’s game against Arsenal this weekend due to injury, according to a report.

Arsenal are optimistic that Noni Madueke will be available for Sunday’s match against Manchester City, following initial checks on the winger’s injury.