Odegaard, Jesus, Jorginho - Arsenal injury news and return dates ahead of Brentford clash
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was left out of the squad against Newcastle and Sevilla prior to the international break, football.london understands. The Gunners' captain has been struggling with a hip injury in recent weeks and has failed to feature since the Carabao Cup defeat against West Ham.
Gabriel Jesus has joined up with the Brazil squad despite still recovering from a hamstring injury. The Brazilian striker has missed Arsenal's last five fixtures in all competitions and will be assessed ahead of games against Colombia and Argentina during the international break.
Mikel Arteta continues to face a number of injury concerns with the likes of Jurrien Timber, Emile Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey still sidelined with issues. With all of that said, football.london has rounded up all the latest injury news from the Emirates Stadium below.
Jorginho was on the receiving end of some daring challenges on Saturday. As a precaution, he was taken off to get his cuts and bruises patched up.
Injury: Leg
Expected return date: Brentford (A) — November 25
What Arteta has said: «He had a few bad cuts I think so they could not sort it out on the pitch so they decided to take him out. Hopefully he is fine. I think he was really good again today, the way this guy is competing, coaching and supporting the team in every way, I am really happy with him.»
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Martinelli appeared to be clutching his right hamstring when he was substituted at the end of Arsenal's win over Burnley. The severity of his potential muscle issue remains to be seen.
Injury: Hamstring
Expected return date: Brentford (A) —
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