Mikel Arteta is sweating on the fitness of Arsenal stars William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu heading into the international break. The pair missed out on the Gunners' clash against Crystal Palace on Sunday, with the medical team still waiting to understand the full extent of the injury concerns.
Tomiyasyu was the first absence after he was substituted against Sporting CP in the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday after over-extending in a challenge, eventually leaving the stadium on crutches. Just moments later Saliba followed down the tunnel, appearing to have an issue with his back and unable to continue.
Rob Holding was called upon during the clash with the Eagles on Sunday and despite being unable to keep a clean sheet, the Gunners went on to win 4-1 and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points. Arsenal will be without league football for two weeks now due to the international break.
