Mikel Arteta has provided the latest Arsenal injury news ahead of their clash against Liverpool. Many of the big names will be missing the important match. Some are still doubtful whereas two young stars have a chance to shine.
Firstly, Martin Odegaard was said to be fit for the Liverpool clash. But now, it is already certain that the club captain will miss more games. Same is the case with Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney.
Bukayo Saka got injured in the international break. He has already missed two matches and Gunners were struggling without him. Mikel Arteta has provided an important update about his progess.
Jurrien Timber has also had a rough start this season. He miss almost whole season last term but was looking sharp this time. But the Dutchman has struggled to stay fit and has missed the recent games.
Riccardo Calafiori has looked very good since his move to North London this summer. He has helping Arteta in every area possible. He plays as left back but was expected to play as centre back against Liverpool. It is because William Saliba is suspended for the Liverpool clash.
Calafiori who was looking good was taken off against Shakhtar due to injury. Arteta said after the game that the injury is bad. The Arsenal manager was looking worried and has now delivered further updates on the situation.
Arsenal injury news: Every update from Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta spoke about Calafiori, Saka and Timber. Arteta said that Saka has trained a little bit on the grass. But he has not given clear answer about the winger’s return. He said that it is another question and they will see.
Arteta then spoke about Riccardo Calafiori. He said that the Italian had some tests done yesterday and will have more tests today. He added that last time they thought injury was bad but Calafiori played just two days later.
The Arsenal boss then spoke about Timber who had his first session in training. He seems not fully fit from Arteta’s comments. Arteta said that they are doing very best to get these three players back on the pitch as soon as possible. But as of now nothing is certain.
Lastly, he said that Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri are in contention and are first team players. Full press conference details are present on Official Arsenal Website.
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