Mikel Arteta was pressured to rotate his Arsenal beginning XI within the Carabao Cup third spherical victory in opposition to Brentford on Wednesday night time. The Gunners made eight modifications to the facet that drew 2-2 in opposition to Tottenham within the North London Derby on Sunday.
Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have been ignored of the matchday squad to face Brentford after sustaining accidents in opposition to Spurs. Rice is at present recovering from a again injury, while Saka limped off in direction of the top of the sport on the Emirates Stadium.
Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber stay sidelined with their very own injury points leaving Arteta’s choices quick forward of the journey to Bournemouth. With all of that being stated, here is a take a look at the newest Arsenal injury news and return dates following the 1-0 win in opposition to Brentford within the Carabao Cup third spherical on Wednesday night time…
Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka was additionally taken off in opposition to Spurs, with the 22-year-outdated in extreme ache after taking a knock on his foot through the dying embers of the sport. This will not be considered something severe although, and the England winger is recovering.
But Arteta seemingly hinted that the Hale End academy graduate’s subject might hold him out for a sport or two throughout his pre-match press convention on Tuesday morning.
What Mikel Arteta has stated: “He was limping fairly badly after the match. We needed to get him off the sphere which isn’t an excellent signal.
“He hasn’t been able to participate in the session.” When requested if he could be out for the sport in opposition to Bournemouth, the Spaniard added: “It’s a possibility yes.”
Injury: Foot knock
Expected return date : Bournemouth (A) – 30 September
Declan Rice
Declan Rice was taken off at half-time in opposition to Tottenham with a again injury. Despite having tape wrapped round his calf – suggesting he had sustained a muscle injury – Arteta revealed it was in actual fact Rice’s again that had an issue.
soccer.london understands that after evaluation it has emerged that the England worldwide’s injury is a minor one. The 24-year-outdated remains to be in discomfort and unlikely to be risked for Wednesday night time’s Carabao Cup clash with Brentford.
He shall be handled over the following few days although and might return to the squad for Saturday’s Premier League journey to Bournemouth.
Injury: Back
Expected return date : Bournemouth (H) – September 30
What Mikel Arteta has stated: “He hasn’t skilled but. He couldn’t keep on within the sport. He was uncomfortable. Hopefully it’s not one thing huge.
“We are confident it’s nothing big. He had to leave the pitch and that’s never a good sign. Hopefully it will progress in the next few days. He won’t be available. Let’s see if he has a chance or not (for the weekend).”
Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard was the hero in Arsenal’s win over Everton as he changed the injured Gabriel Martinelli, taking up duties on the left flank. The Belgian limped out of coaching on Saturday although with what is known to be a decrease hamstring pressure.
There is optimism that Trossard may very well be out there for the sport in opposition to Manchester City on October 8. The former Brighton & Hove Albion frontman is in competition to return for the journey to Bournemouth this weekend, though he is not anticipated to make the journey to Brentford on Wednesday
Injury: Hamstring
Return date: Bournemouth (H) – September 30
What Mikel Arteta has stated: “He won’t be available (against Brentford). He did some activity , that’s where he felt it. He hasn’t trained yet. Not available for tomorrow.”
Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli suffered a hamstring injury through the win in opposition to Everton. The Brazilian winger was absent from the squad for the North London Derby regardless of being current on the Emirates Stadium to help his teammates.
There is optimism that Martinelli may very well be out there for the sport in opposition to Manchester City on October 8. The 22-year-outdated may very well be concerned in opposition to Bournemouth subsequent weekend, though Arsenal are eager to not rush him.
He is not anticipated to make the journey to Brentford, nonetheless.
What Mikel Arteta has stated: “No (will he be match for Brentford). Let’s see for the weekend.
Expected return date: Manchester City (H) – October 8
Thomas Partey
The Ghana FA confirmed earlier this month that Partey had sustained a groin drawback throughout a coaching session, a significant blow to Arteta. It stays to be seen how lengthy the 30-year-outdated shall be on the sidelines for.
The Ghanaian has been lacking as a result of a groin pressure picked up simply previous to the worldwide break, however is recovering effectively and pushing to be again in time for the heavyweight clash with Manchester City on October eighth.
Injury: Groin
Expected return date : Manchester City (H) – October 8
What the Ghana FA have stated: “He sustained a groin injury during training on Thursday, August 31, 2023. He is currently unavailable as Club Doctors predict he’s likely to be out for a couple of weeks.”
What Mikel Arteta has stated: “Thomas (Partey) for sure is out (against Spurs). And the rest hopefully available, we still have two training sessions but there were no big issues in mid-week.”
Jurrien Timber
soccer.london understands that the Dutch worldwide underwent profitable surgical procedure and now within the “recovery phase” of his rehabilitation.
He was in attendance for the sport in opposition to Man United. soccer.london spoke to Timber put up-match the place the 22-year-outdated was nonetheless utilizing the help of two crutches to maneuver about.
Asked how he was feeling along with his restoration, a swift, “good, good” was the response. He shall be sorely missed, particularly with the membership failing to discover a appropriate substitute in the summertime switch window.
Injury: Knee
Expected return date : 2024
What Arteta has stated: “Huge blow. Especially for him after just joining the club. To have the injury he has is a huge blow. We recruited him with clear intentions and what he was bringing to the team was evident, but he’s not going to be able to do it this season. We have to adapt. These things happen, unfortunately, and we have to move on.”
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