Mikel Arteta provides injury updates on six Arsenal stars amid Saka, Odegaard and Jesus fears

Mikel Arteta shares update on Arsenal squad fitness ahead of Burnley clash

Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the fitness of several members of his Arsenal squad ahead of their Premier League clash with Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. In Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Sevilla in the Champions League, both Bukayo Saka and Takehiro Tomiyasu had to come off injured, dealing a double blow to the team.

Saka’s injury occurred just minutes before the end of the match as he appeared to land awkwardly when jumping for a header. After the game, Arteta stated, “It was just a kick and I was told by the physios on the radio he wasn’t happy to continue, so he will have some discomfort but hopefully I am going to assume he will be OK.”

Tomiyasu was also substituted at half-time due to discomfort in the first half, with Arteta explaining, “We didn’t want to take any risks because he’s played a lot of minutes.” Ahead of the match with Burnley, Arteta noted that there were still a few players in contention. He expressed hope that Saka would be able to play for the England squad despite his recent injury.

In addition to Saka and Tomiyasu, Arsenal was already missing Martin Odegaard and Eddie Nketiah, both of whom have been struggling with injuries. Nketiah’s absence from the England squad raised questions, but Arteta emphasized that the reason was not in his control. Meanwhile, Odegaard has been called up for the Norway squad and is actively working to be fit.

Gabriel Jesus, who was absent with a hamstring injury, has been called up to his national team squad despite initial suggestions that he may be out until December. Arteta stated that Arsenal would be in close dialogue with the Selecao regarding his condition.

Furthermore, Thomas Partey is unlikely to play again this year after having a procedure on his groin. Emile Smith Rowe and Jurrien Timber are also among the longer-term absentees for Arsenal. Smith Rowe will not be back until December after picking up a knee injury, while Timber is potentially out for the season with an ACL injury.

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