Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal are prone to welcome Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori and Oleksandr Zinchenko again to the matchday squad for Saturday’s conflict with Crystal Palace.
The trio have been all absent for the midweek Carabao Cup victory over the Eagles, with Calafiori spending two weeks on the sidelines and Zinchenko lacking nearer to 1 month of motion due to numerous health points.
Arsenal’s harm battle seems to be easing, nonetheless, as Arteta informed a press convention that every one three gamers are anticipated again in motion this weekend.
“[Rice and Calafiori] are each out there to be within the squad,” Arteta stated. “Zinchenko most likely out there as properly.”
A slip of the tongue noticed Arteta seemingly reveal that defender Takehiro Tomiyasu was additionally near a comeback, however the Arsenal boss later confirmed that the 26-year-old, who has been battling a knee harm all season, stays unavailable.
Ben White stays out with a knee harm of his personal, however Arsenal will welcome backup goalkeeper Neto again to the squad after the Bournemouth loanee was cup tied for the midweek conflict with Palace.
Arsenal head into the sport six factors behind league leaders Liverpool, who’ve performed one recreation fewer than the Gunners. Arteta’s facet have additionally slipped 4 factors behind Chelsea, however each gaps may be closed as the 2 sides face Tottenham Hotspur and Everton respectively on Sunday.
