Martin Odegaard today misses Arsenal’s trip to Tottenham in the Premier League.
Gabriel Jesus is on the bench, while RIccardo Calafiori is also absent.
The Brazilian missed the past two Arsenal games due to a groin injury.
But Jesus was back in training and hoping to be in the squad for Sunday’s trip to Spurs.
“Gabi was out there [training],” Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said on Friday afternoon.
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“He’s got another session tomorrow and if everything goes well he’ll be ready to be selected in the squad which is great news for us.”
Arsenal were expected to be without captain Odegaard, who injured his ankle on Monday night playing for Norway.
“We need some more tests,” Arteta said on Friday. “Let’s see what happens in the next day or so. Let’s see the extent of the injury and how quickly we can get him back. He’s super positive about everything. Martin wants to be here every day, but we have to wait and see.”
Asked if he was hopeful over the prognosis, Arteta said: “I leave that to the doctor.
“[Odegaard]’s willing and he wants to be present in every game, especially a big game like this one. We need to make sure we know first how good he can be or not. Players with 48 hours are always available. Let’s see what happens.”
Calafiori, who picked up a knock playing for Italy over the international break, is out.
The fitness issues could force Arteta to change formation, especially given the fact Declan Rice is suspended.
The England star was sent off in Arsenal’s last game against Brighton, meaning they are light on midfield options.
Jorginho and Thomas Partey start together for only the third time, playing as a double pivot in front of the defence.
Starting Arsenal XI (4-2-2): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Partey, Jorginho; Saka, Martinelli; Havertz, Trossard
Subs: Neto, Kiwior, Kacurri, Heavens, Lewis-Skelly, Sterling, Nwaneri, Jesus, Kabia
Time and date: 2pm BST today on Sunday 15 September, 2024
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Referee: Jarred Gillett
