Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the injury status of several key players ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Newcastle.
The Gunners have been performing well in domestic competitions following their warm-weather training camp, but encountered difficulties in their recent Champions League defeat against Porto, exposing the limitations of their squad.
Despite the challenge of creating scoring opportunities in the match, Fabio Vieira, Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson, and Emile Smith Rowe remained on the bench, limiting Arteta’s options for effective attacking substitutions.
The absence of Gabriel Jesus was keenly felt during the Champions League match, prompting Arteta to express hope for his return, as well as the potential return of Thomas Partey and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
However, Arteta expressed less confidence about the return of Takehiro Tomiyasu, who has been absent since returning from the Asia Cup. He emphasized the significance of reintegrating key players into the squad as promptly as possible.
Arteta is particularly optimistic about Jurien Timber’s return, who sustained a cruciate knee ligament injury on the opening day of the season. He expressed hope for Timber’s recovery progress and potential return to the pitch before the end of the season.
The team is currently preparing for their upcoming match against Newcastle and is dedicated to addressing the limitations of their squad.
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