Arsenal return to UEFA Champions League action when they head to Portugal to face FC Porto in the round-of-16.
Mikel Arteta's side will be looking to continue their remarkable start to 2024, after scoring 11 goals in their last two Premier League games against West Ham and Burnley respectively. The Gunners will look to translate their league form into Europe and book a place in the quarter finals.
Ahead of Wednesday's clash with Porto, 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. 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
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