Arsenal could be without the services of up to seven players when they host Burnley on Saturday. Let’s start up top and talk about forward Eddie Nketiah, who missed the midweek win over Sevilla with an unspecified knock, but could easily return to the mix here against the Clarets.
Another player who missed out in continental competition, midfield maestro Martin Odegaard, may also be fit in time for the weekend league fixture.
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However, he’ll need to pass a late fitness test, otherwise it’s three straight matches out of commission for the Norwegian.
Last but definitely not least is winger Bukayo Saka, who admitted some discomfort after receiving a strong challenge in the UCL win. That awareness experienced by the English international doesn’t like a serious enough injury to keep him out of the lineup here.
It was just a kick,” manager Mikel Arteta said. So that covers the three doubts.
Moving on to the four that we do know will be on the shelf.
You have long-term injury absentees Jurrien Timber, Thomas Partey, Emile Smith-Rowe and Gabriel Jesus.
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