Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal Football Club, has provided an updated report on the team’s injury status in anticipation of the forthcoming pivotal Champions League second-leg encounter against Porto. The club has recently experienced the positive return of several key players, including Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus, and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Despite these encouraging developments, Arteta faces the continued absence of both Jurrien Timber and Takehiro Tomiyasu, although their return to fitness appears imminent. Additionally, during Arsenal’s commanding victory over Sheffield United, Gabriel Martinelli sustained a foot injury. As a result, the Brazilian international was unavailable for selection in the subsequent match against Brentford.
Gabriel Martinelli
Martinelli’s absence from the squad designated to confront Brentford has raised concerns about his participation in the forthcoming match against Porto in the Champions League. Observers from football.london noted the conspicuous absence of the Brazil international, who was seen navigating the ‘mixed zone’ on crutches, indicating a significant uncertainty regarding his availability. Moreover, Martinelli’s nonappearance at Arsenal’s open training session held at London Colney on Monday further underscores the gravity of his injury status.
Injury: Foot.
What Arteta has said: “Not many updates – we still have 24 hours and we’re trying to have everybody fit an available. He [Tomiyasu] did the first part, Gabi didn’t, but that’s what we’re hoping for.”
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Tomiyasu participated in comprehensive team training sessions preceding the forthcoming Champions League encounter against Porto, having been absent for several weeks due to injury.
Injury: Calf.
What Arteta has said: “Not many updates – we still have 24 hours and we’re trying to have everybody fit an available. He [Tomiyasu] did the first part, Gabi didn’t, but that’s what we’re hoping for.
Jurrien Timber
Timber remains actively engaged in training sessions with Arsenal; nonetheless, Arteta has yet to specify a definitive date for his anticipated return.
Injury: Knee.
What Arteta has said: “Not many updates – we still have 24 hours and we’re trying to have everybody fit an available. He [Tomiyasu] did the first part, Gabi didn’t, but that’s what we’re hoping for.