Arsenal injury news ahead of clash against Shakhtar Donetsk

Arsenal is dealing with several injury concerns ahead of their crucial Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk. Manager Mikel Arteta has provided updates on key players, and their availability could impact the team’s performance in this important fixture. So, here is the Arsenal injury news ahead of clash against Shakhtar Donetsk.

Arsenal injury news ahead of clash against Shakhtar Donetsk

Let’s start this Arsenal injury news ahead of clash against Shakhtar Donetsk with Martin Odegaard who is still recovering from an ankle/foot injury and has been ruled out for the match. Arteta mentioned that the player is not fit to feature, though there’s hope that he may return by the end of the month, around October 30, 2024. Odegaard remains unavailable as he continues his rehabilitation.

William Saliba will play this match he received a suspension after receiving a red card in a previous fixture. But, that is valid for Premier League and this Arsenal vs Shaktar Donetsk will be a Champions League game.

Jurrien Timber, who has been struggling with fitness issues, is undergoing a late fitness test to determine if he will be ready for the Shakhtar match. Arteta highlighted the team’s struggles with squad depth, particularly on the right side, where Timber’s availability is critical.

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Bukayo Saka, a vital player for Arsenal, is dealing with a thigh injury. Arteta revealed that Saka hasn’t felt right during training, and his participation will depend on a late fitness test before the game.

Meanwhile, Takehiro Tomiyasu is dealing with a knee injury and has been ruled out indefinitely with no clear return date, while Kieran Tierney remains unavailable as he continues to recover from a thigh injury sustained earlier in the season.

As Arsenal navigates these injury challenges, Arteta will need to make crucial decisions regarding team selection ahead of their important Champions League clash. Fans will hope for the best as the team faces Shakhtar Donetsk with several key players potentially sidelined.

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