Mikel Arteta provides a comprehensive injury update for Arsenal ahead of their match against Chelsea, amid concerns regarding Declan Rice.

In the wake of Declan Rice’s injury, Mikel Arteta has provided Arsenal with a triple injury update in advance of their match against Chelsea Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the fitness of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Mikel Merino in anticipation

of Arsenal’s Premier League match against Chelsea. Rice is likely the most uncertain player in the lead-up to Sunday’s match at Stamford Bridge. The England international was unable to travel to Italy for Arsenal’s Champions League encounter against Inter Milan in midweek due to a foot injury he sustained during the team’s loss to Newcastle last weekend.

The Spaniard stated, “I must be extremely vague on that matter, as there is no certainty regarding his fitness for the weekend.” “He hasn’t trained yet and it’s not clear if he’ll be able to play.” In the meantime, Havertz is also uncertain about his ability to confront his former club.

In the final moments of the match against Inter, the German international sustained a head injury that necessitated sutures. Additionally, Mikel Merino’s status is uncertain due to his head injury. During the match at the San Siro on Wednesday, the Spaniard was compelled to leave the pitch at halftime due to a head injury sustained by Yann Sommer. Nevertheless, Arteta acknowledged that Merino should be suitable for Chelsea.

“We will have to wait to see how they react,” he indicated.

“We were compelled to remove Kai due to a severe cut.” Mikel was not feeling well the day prior, necessitating a substitution at halftime. Arteta is certain to be without Kieran Tierney, Riccardo Calafiori, and Takehiro Tomiyasu as a result of their injuries. In contrast, Raheem Sterling is not permitted to participate in a match against his parent club.

For the first time since August, Martin Odegaard will be included in a Premier League squad. Arteta declined to confirm whether the Norwegian would be the starting midfielder against Chelsea once more.

“Everybody in the squad will be fit and available to start the game,” according to him. “Then it will be a decision on whether to start the game.”