Arsenal must recover swiftly after losing valuable points in the Premier League title race. Their 0-0 draw with Everton on Saturday meant missing the chance to take advantage of Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Fulham.
With limited time to reflect, Mikel Arteta’s side faces a crucial double-header against Crystal Palace.
Arsenal will play the Eagles at home in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, followed by a Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on Saturday, their last match before Christmas.
Failing to secure wins in either game would be a significant blow for Arteta, whose team has struggled with consistency this season. With a packed schedule ahead, having a fully fit squad will be crucial. Here are the latest injury updates for Arsenal:
Declan Rice
Rice was substituted against Everton after feeling discomfort.
“Declan had to come off because he was feeling something,” Arteta explained. “He’s been managing a niggle for the last week. He asked to be subbed, so we had to act cautiously.”
Potential return date: Unknown
Riccardo Calafiori
The Italian international has missed three games due to a groin injury. Arteta offered an encouraging update before the Everton match.
“We’re following the timeline set by the medical team and monitoring his progress daily. While he’s not fully ready yet, he’s very close,” Arteta said.
Potential return date: December 2024
Ben White
White underwent minor knee surgery in November. While the procedure went well, his return is still uncertain.
“The surgery went well, and there’s been no reaction. He’s improving daily, but we need to be cautious during the first four to six weeks to avoid stressing the knee,” Arteta said.
Potential return date: Unknown
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Zinchenko has missed Arsenal’s last three matches due to a muscle injury.
“He got injured as well, so we’re now missing four left full-backs,” Arteta noted.
Potential return date: Unknown
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Tomiyasu has played only six minutes this season following a setback in his recovery from a knee injury in October. His return remains unclear.
Potential return date: Unknown
Arsenal’s ability to manage these injuries will be critical in sustaining their competitive edge in the coming fixtures.
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