Jesus, Zinchenko, Tomiyasu - Arsenal injury news and return dates after Burnley ahead of Porto
Arsenal head to Portugal to face FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League this week looking to continue their remarkable start to 2024. The Gunners' 5-0 away win at Burnley was their fifth consecutive win in the Premier League.
The thumping at Turf Moor came a week after Mikel Arteta's men put six past West Ham away from home. The north Londoners will look to translate their league form into Europe, starting against Porto.
Arteta was able to rotate his squad against Burnley with the likes of Bukayo Saka, Ben White, Declan Rice and Kai Havertz all substituted off. Here, football.london brings you the latest injury news.
After struggling with a calf issue since the New Year, he was left out of the squad against West Ham after being replaced at half-time in the win over Liverpool. He played no role in the drubbing of Burnley.
Injury: Calf.
What Arteta has said: «The update is that some of them have been progressing better than others. We have a training session today [Friday]. Some of them have done a few bits this week. I’m positive that hopefully we’re gonna get a few back for tomorrow. At the moment, no [not ruled out].»
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Expected return date: Porto (A) Wednesday, February 21.
The Japan international missed the game at West Ham despite returning from the Asian Cup last week. Arteta confirmed he sustained a slight problem, though it is not thought to be serious. He wasn't involved against Burnley but could come back into the team in mid-week.
Injury: Calf.
What Arteta has said: «The update is that some of them have been progressing better than others.
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