Mikel Arteta's hopes of having a fully fit Arsenal squad for their return to Premier League action against Crystal Palace after the international break are up in the air at present.
Bukayo Saka has withdrawn from the England squad but just needs to return a negative covid-19 test in order to be available for selection at Selhurst Park, while Emile Smith Rowe is a doubt for next week's friendly against Ivory Coast after sustaining a minor injury, as confirmed by Gareth Southgate. The good news is that Takehiro Tomiyasu is expected to return after the international break after missing the last eight games in a row with a calf injury. The Japan international's availability will certainly be a massive boost to Arsenal's hopes of winning the top-four race over Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and West Ham United.
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