Martinelli, Tomiyasu, Timber - Arsenal injury news and return dates ahead of Brighton clash
Mikel Arteta has a number of Arsenal injury concerns ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash with Brighton. The Gunners have been plagued by absentees throughout the early months of the 2023/24 season with Gabriel Martinelli as the latest doubt.
Both he and Bukayo Saka were absent from training at London Colney on Monday prior to the flight out to Eindhoven. Saka missed the session because of a knock to his foot meanwhile Martinelli was ill and that was enough to see him left out of the squad.
Emile Smith Rowe returned from his knee injury in the week and Arteta will be hoping he can make an impact over the Christmas period. Takehiro Tomiyasu, Jurrien Timber, Fabio Vieira and Thomas Partey remain out injured with it unlikely any will be seen before the end of the year.
With that said, football.london has taken a look at the latest injury news from Emirates Stadium ahead of Sunday's visit from Brighton
Martinelli was absent from Arsenal's first-team training on Monday. football.london understands that the Brazil international was unwell.
The talented winger was then left out of the squad yesterday as the Gunners took on PSV. Fans will be hoping he returns to the field this weekend when the north Londoners welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Emirates Stadium.
Injury: Illness
Expected return date: Brighton (H) — December 17
What Arteta has said: N/A
Tomiyasu suffered a calf injury in the second-half of Arsenal's clash against Wolves and he's expected to be out of action until the new year.
Injury: Calf
Expectedreturn date: Late January to early February
What Arteta has said: «We had a scan and it’s not good news. He’s got an injury in his calf and he’s going to be out for a while I think.»
Partey has undergone a
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