Arsenal received good news as they have been handed positive updates regarding injuries. The Gunners have plenty of injury concerns this season. There are positive updates for the club as key players are set to return after the international break.
The first return is expected to be of Riccardo Calafiori. The youngster was injured in the match where Arsenal faced off against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. He suffered a knee injury in this important clash. The Italian has since missed five games for the Gunners.
Calafiori has been an integral part of Mikel Arteta’s squad since his arrival from Bologna in this summer’s transfer window. He has been the first-choice left-back defender of the team. Riccardo has also contributed significantly from his first start against Manchester City.
There is another positive news for the red and whites as Takehiro Tomiyasu is expected to return by the end of this month according to JustArsenal. The Japanese defender plays as a full-back in the squad but is one of the most versatile players in Mikel Arteta’s squad.
These positive updates are great for the Gunners as the return of these defenders will strengthen their defence wall. The duo can make a full recovery by the end of this month. These reports clarify that both Calafiori and Tomiyasu will be available against Nottingham Forest.
Bukayo Saka will be back in the Arsenal squad
Arsenal’s young star has had a good bout injury-prone season with the Gunners. He was subbed off in his team’s game against Chelsea before the international break. Saka felt a sense of discomfort in his knee which saw him out of the game against the Blues.
The English youngster is among the 8 players that have skipped out on the international break. In the last break, Saka injured himself which kept him out of important games for Arsenal. There are eight more players from England who are not a part of Lee Carsley’s squad.
Saka missed out on England’s win against Greece and Republic of Ireland in the nations. This absence means he has been training in and recovering in the Arsenal camp. Saka will play against Nottingham Forest on November 23.
Mikel Arteta will be more carefree as the duo has returned from injury. This will reignite Arsenal’s chances of winning titles this season. A much-needed depth to the defence will be back to the team providing confidence to the team
The Gunners need to get back on the winning track
Arsenal is not in the best of forms currently. They started their season strong with some dominating victories. This form has dipped and the Gunners need to get back in top form to fill their trophy cabinet this season.
They sit in the fourth position of the Premier League table with 19 points. The current title holders Manchester City are in the second spot with 23 points four points clear of the red and whites. Liverpool currently leads the Premier League table with 28 points.
The Gunners started this season strong as they kept their win streak twice this season. Bournemouth and Newcastle United registered shocking victories against Mikel Arteta’s men this season.
The start of the Champions League campaign has also been decent for the Gunners. They are on the 12 of the European competition’s table. Their last match ended in disappointment as Inter Milan defeated them 1-0.
A crucial match is on the card for Arsenal by the end of this month. They will face Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta’s men will look to secure three points to put a fight in contention for the Premier League title.
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