Mikel Arteta tried to keep his mouth shut during his pre-match press conference at home to Liverpool (Oct 27). About whether winger Bukayo Saka was ready to start, saying only that. He had trained outdoors, while defender Riccardo Calafiori requested further evaluation.
The Gunners’ injury list is long with Saka (thigh), Calafiori (knee twist), midfielder Martin Odegaard (left ankle), defender Jurrien Timber (weak fitness), right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) and main centre-back William Saliba suspended UFABET
The late England star took part in Friday morning’s practice at the London Colney headquarters.
“We are doing everything we can to make them available as options, but it’s very uncertain.” Arteta the 42-year-old said.
“In the case of Calafiori, we have to do more tests after some assessment on Thursday. The appointment is for another scan on Friday. Then we will know for sure.”
“I thought the last time would be really bad, but now it’s been 2-3 days since the game started. Let’s wait and see.”
“Saka has been able to train outdoors a bit – how far away is he from Sunday’s chance? That’s another question.”
“There’s still practice on Saturday, so I hope it goes in a good direction.”
“Timber just had his first practice session, he can participate in many exercises.”
“He’s been out for a while. We expect him to be in better shape than he is now, but then again, we’ll have to wait and see.”
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