Arsenal’s manager conveys injury updates regarding Saka, Havertz, Odegaard, and other players.

Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the fitness of several players in advance of Arsenal’s Premier

League match against Bournemouth on Saturday evening. Despite the fact that the Gunners are traveling to the Vitality Stadium this weekend with a number of injury concerns, Arteta provided some encouraging news during his pre-match press conference this morning. Arsenal’s captain, Martin Odegaard, was reportedly facing a report at some point in December following a setback in his rehabilitation from an ankle injury sustained in September during the international break. Nevertheless, Arteta refuted those allegations and verified that Odegaard will return prior to the November break. According to the Spaniard, it will be essential to determine the extent to which the attacker is on the brink of returning to action next week. Additionally, Bukayo Saka received a favorable update subsequent to his limping out of England’s defeat to Greece last week. Arteta has stated that the injury is not severe, and they are optimistic that the winger will be able to participate in the match against Bournemouth tomorrow. The Arsenal manager also verified that Thomas Partey is now healthy after recovering from an illness. Kai Havertz, who sustained an injury while traveling with Germany, is expected to be considered for the match against the Cherries if he is able to complete training today without incident.

After experiencing a calf injury during the match against Brazil, Gabriel Martinelli will require an evaluation to determine his availability for the upcoming weekend. Arteta will also assess the fitness of Ben White, Jurrien Timber, and Oleksandr Zinchenko, with the expectation that “some players” will return tomorrow. Nevertheless, during today’s press conference, Arteta disclosed that Takehiro Tomiyasu has encountered a new injury, which has resulted in a setback. The injury appears to be not too severe; however, the defender is anticipating an additional period of inactivity. Arteta disclosed to reporters today: Regarding Odegaard, “He is not expected to be available for this match against Bournemouth.” The upcoming week will present a distinct narrative. He requires the removal of certain markers. It will be essential to ascertain his proximity to him next week. [source: James Olley] Arteta has confirmed that he anticipates Odegaard’s return prior to the international break in November [source: Kaya Kaynak]. Regarding Saka, “It is not a severe injury.” He is progressing exceptionally well. In the past two days, he has completed a number of tasks. Hope is ours. We should determine whether he can arrive punctually. [source: Sam Dean] Regarding Havertz, “We have been addressing a few issues that he had.” He has a high likelihood of remaining available and in excellent health if he trains diligently. [source: Connor Humm] regarding Martinelli: “He conducted some outdoor activities yesterday; today will represent another progression, and we will be able to discern whether or not it is worth taking the risk.” Regarding Partey, “Thomas is indeed in good health.” Regarding White, Timber, and Zinchenko, “The three of them are quite close.” This day, we must endeavor to exert extra effort. I am optimistic that we will receive some encouraging news and that some of our players will return tomorrow. [source: Charles Watts] Regarding Tomiyasu, “It does not appear to be an extended period of time.” We are in dire need of his assistance. He has acquired an additional item. [source: Connor Humm] Arsenal, who are currently one point behind leaders Liverpool, will be seeking to sustain their momentum by defeating Bournemouth on the south coast in the evening kick-off on Saturday.