Mikel Arteta has delivered a optimistic replace on Oleksandr Zinchenko’s health whereas suggesting different key males could also be match to face Southampton on Sunday.
- Arteta hints Zinchenko nearing return
- Has missed all video games since north London derby
- Saka and Martinelli must also be match
WHAT HAPPENED? Zinchenko has been absent for Arsenal since selecting up a calf damage within the north London derby in opposition to Tottenham at first of October. The versatile Ukrainian has solely appeared in six matches all season after a number of damage setbacks however Arteta delivered a optimistic replace forward of Arsenal’s journey to Southampton.
WHAT HE SAID: “I believe he’s fairly shut [to returning],” stated Arteta in his pre-match press convention. “He is getting higher and higher and he’s progressing rather well. He had a setback on that damage that he had at first of the season which is a disgrace, however figuring out Oleks he will probably be again very quickly.” When requested a couple of attainable return this weekend Arteta merely replied: “I can not let you know. [Smiling] He is all the time in rivalry.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: The Gunners boss additionally hinted that Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli will probably be out there after each suffered damage issues over the previous few days. Arsenal are hoping to win their tenth match of season and having a full energy squad would make that activity barely simpler.
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WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL? The Gunners tackle Southampton within the Premier League subsequent, earlier than going again to Europa League motion as they face PSV within the Netherlands subsequent week.