Arsenal have been dealt a blow ahead of their Europa League clash against PSV Eindhoven on Thursday evening. Youngster Marquinhos did not train with the rest of the Gunners squad at London Colney on Wednesday morning, football.london understands.
The Brazilian, who signed from Sao Paulo for £3 million in the summer, would have expected to have been in the squad for the clash against the Dutch side. But this is now in doubt and Arteta may have to go into the game without the 19-year-old. It's understood Marquinhos is unwell, although Arteta will provide an update on the situation in his pre-match press conference later today.
After enduring 'a slightly disappointing night' against Bodo/Glimt on his home debut, Marquinhos lost his place for the return fixture and was an unused substitute last week. Having already proved on matchday one with a goal and assist against FC Zurich that he certainly has the quality and temperament to succeed, the teenager will be hoping to return to the Arsenal side as soon as possible.
