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Thomas Tuchel has hit back against social media suggestions that Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice faked injuries to get out of England duty, insisting it made “no sense” not to release them.

Following 10 Arsenal withdrawals from international duty, let’s look at the players remaining and when they’ll be in action.

Four more Arsenal players have withdrawn from international duty for medical assessment, joining a growing list this week.

Arsenal’s Cristhian Mosquera believes he has a shot to go to the World Cup with Spain, after making his debut for the national team on Friday.

Four Arsenal players will have one last chance to qualify for the World Cup on Tuesday, after strong performances from the quartet in the qualification semi-finals.

Kim Little has signed a new Arsenal contract, giving the club captain another chapter in north London ahead of a major summer of change.

Arsenal-linked Hugo Larsson says he is curious to try something new this summer, as fresh speculation grows over his future in Germany.

Injury strikes Takehiro Tomiyasu again as the ex-Arsenal defender withdraws from Japan’s squad only six appearances into his attempted career rebuild at Ajax.

Kai Havertz explains his long-standing love of donkeys while also opening up on injury setbacks, fitness and his return with Arsenal and Germany.

Arsenal 23yo plays down fitness scare as he targets crucial play off while fellow club team-mates chase World Cup spots with Sweden and Denmark

Kai Havertz says he is finally back to full fitness after “a tough time” and ready to power Arsenal’s trophy chase and Germany’s World Cup return.

Jornal Madeira reports Viktor Gyokeres and Ines Aguiar are back together, with social media activity said to hint at a reconciliation.

Arsenal loanee Karl Hein has returned from Werder Bremen after hand surgery ended his spell in Germany, raising fresh questions over the goalkeeper’s future.

Renee Slegers and Chloe Kelly ignore VAR noise after a 3-1 first-leg win over Chelsea, praising control, ruthlessness and insisting the tie is only at half-time.

Sonia Bompastor slams VAR after Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat, but stays silent on a soft free kick, a missed red card for Kadeisha Buchanan and three superb home goals.

Arsenal’s latest League Cup final misery hurts, but with a nine-point league lead and two quarter finals ahead, fans are urged to treat defeat with some perspective.

Following five withdrawals, 14 Arsenal players will be involved in the March internationals, so let’s take a look at when they’ll all be in action.

Leandro Trossard misses this international window with a hip injury after club and country agree he should stay in London to continue his rehabilitation.

Former Arsenal defender Dan Ballard has had to withdraw from the March international break, meaning he’ll miss a vital World Cup qualifier against Italy and Riccardo Calafiori.

After the news that Ebere Eze and William Saliba would not be joining their countries for their games during this international break, another three Arsenal players have withdrawn.