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October 18, 2023

Arsenal injury news and return dates ahead of Chelsea clash

Tune in for all the latest Arsenal injury news ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash against London rivals Chelsea.

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Arsenal are back in action in just four days. The Gunners travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea in a hugely anticipated Premier League London Derby.

Last time out, Mikel Arteta’s side defeated title rivals Manchester City 1-0 thanks to a late Gabriel Martinelli strike. But that game did see Leandro Trossard pick up an injury, forcing him off for Martinelli at half-time.

Star winger Bukayo Saka also missed that game due to a knock of his own whilst William Saliba also was forced to pull out of France’s squad ahead of the ongoing international break. With that said, here’s a look at those latest injury worries for the north Londoners, with updates on a few and potential return dates that are ahead.

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Bukayo Saka

After being forced off in the defeat to RC Lens in the Champions League, Saka was left out of the Arsenal squad completely against Manchester City. The injury concerns over the winger became too much, consequently seeing him become a doubt for the international break.

Saka was in attendance at the Emirates Stadium to witness the win over City and supporters will be hoping the 22-year-old is fit enough to feature against Chelsea. However, England men’s national team posted an update that announced the youngster won’t be part of the squad for the international break.

What Mikel Arteta has said: “He felt something and then you are tempted to risk him, but he was unable to train yesterday so that put him out of the game straight away. It’s a blow not to have him but we have lost players in recent weeks and have adapted to it. He is a really important player, there is no question about that, but the team has to use the resources that we have to make it, even without him.”

What the England national team have said: “Bukayo Saka will play no part in England’s fixtures with Australia and Italy. The forward reported to St. George’s Park on Monday alongside the rest of the Three Lions’ squad. Having missed Arsenal’s Premier League win against Manchester City on Sunday through injury, Saka was assessed by the England medical team and it was decided the player would continue his rehabilitation at his club.”

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Injury: Hamstring and thigh

Expected return date : Unknown

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Thomas Partey

Partey returned to action before the international break having been sidelined with a groin problem. After coming off the bench against Man City, the 30-year-old was named in Ghana’s XI for their friendly with Mexico on Sunday.

However, he was replaced at half-time causing some to be left concerned over his fitness. However, Ghana head coach Chris Hughton provided an update after the game.

“Thomas was always only going to play 45 minutes,” the former Norwich City and Brighton boss said. “He has been out injured for three to four weeks, he came back for Arsenal last midweek, was on the subs bench for one game and played 20 minutes for the next game. So we knew he was only going to play 45 minutes.”

Leandro Trossard

Trossard returned to the Arsenal XI against Lens and was handed a place in Arteta’s side against Man City following news of Saka’s absence. However, he only lasted 45 minutes and was replaced by matchwinner Martinelli.

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The forward was expected to play a part in Belgium’s European Championship qualifier double header against Austria and Sweden. However, an update from the national team announced that after being assessed, Trossard has withdrawn from the squad and won’t take part.

What Mikel Arteta has said: “He [Martinelli] said I was going to be there, he was there in training and he said I am ready to go. Leo [Trossard] got injured and I looked and he was already dressed up ready to go.”

What the Belgian national team have said: “UPDATE: @LTrossard [Leandro Trossard] is not fit to join the squad at the Proximus Basecamp on Monday. He will be replaced by Arthur Vermeeren. Best of luck, Arthur!”

Injury: Hamstring

Return date: Unknown

William Saliba

One of Arsenal’s best players against Man City, Saliba withdrew from the France squad for the international break due to a toe injury. The news came shortly after the final whistle in north London, meaning the defender played the entirety of the game through an injury.

Fortunately for Arsenal fans, football.london understands that the toe issue isn’t a huge concern and has been an ongoing discomfort for some time. It means there’s some hope that Saliba should be back to face London rivals Chelsea.

Injury: Big toe

Expected return date: Chelsea (A) – October 21

Jurrien Timber

football.londonunderstands that the Dutch international underwent successful surgery and now in the “recovery phase” of his rehabilitation.

He was in attendance for the game against Man United. football.london spoke to Timber post-match where the 22-year-old was still using the aid of two crutches to move about.

Asked how he was feeling with his recovery, a swift, “good, good” was the response. He will be sorely missed, especially with the club failing to find a suitable replacement in the summer transfer window.

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