Mikel Arteta faces a number of fitness concerns at Arsenal for their final day Premier League clash against Wolves at Emirates Stadium. The contest will be the final 90 minutes of an excellent 2022/23 campaign for the Gunners who were firmly in the Premier League title race at the start of May.
Ultimately, inconsistent performances and results right when it mattered cost Arsenal, with Manchester City able to scoop another title win. However, Arsenal can end a joyous season with a victory, but a number of key players could be missing for the game.
In his Friday press conference, Arteta revealed that Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Reiss Nelson were all fresh injury doubts. The potential absence of the trio presents a great opportunity for Emile Smith Rowe who has been plagued by his own injury issues this season.
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With that said, Arsenal have offered supporters a glimpse into their preparations for the Wolves game by releasing the latest set of training pictures. Here is three things spotted from the action at London Colney ahead of Sunday's match.
Saka concern
With Arsenal having nothing significant to play for, it would make sense for Arteta to rest Saka against Wolves.
On Friday, Arteta's comment on Saka hinted it is unlikely he features now the title race is done. He said: "We had a little issue with Bukayo as well which has been going on for a few week."
Saka's issue seems to match up with the training pictures as the English winger, who recently signed a new bumper contract, was not seen in any of the images posted to Arsenal's official website
New Elneny role
Alongside revealing the doubt surrounding Trossard, Saka and Nelson, Arteta also ruled out five members of his squad for the Wolves game.
In that list was Mohamed Elneny who saw his season come to a premature end in January, however he was spotted on the grass with Arteta and Granit Xhaka.
The Egyptian midfielder has been working to get his coaching badges and despite the fact he cannot feature, Arteta clearly values him to offer his thoughts and advice in training sessions.
Nketiah and Smith Rowe chance
With injuries plaguing the Arsenal front line, significant changes are likely which could see Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah return.
Gabriel Jesus' versatility could see him moved onto the wing, if Saka and Nelson are deemed unfit, while Smith Rowe may fill the shoes of Gabriel Martinelli, as long as Trossard doesn't play.
Likely sensing their huge opportunities, both looked firmly focussed in training with Smith Rowe also captured deep in conversation with Arteta.
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