Mikel Arteta provides ‘very positive’ updates on injuries to William Saliba, Bukayo Saka and more

A jubilant Mikel Arteta declared that he has “very positive news” when it comes to Arsenal’s myriad of injuries ahead of their Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night.

The Gunners have suffered Injuries This season, the team has not only lost players for sustained periods, but arguably the most important individuals on the team. William Saliba was the latest to join the treatment room at London Colney after suffering a muscle problem that kept him out of action. Saturday tied with Aston Villa 2-2.

Initial reports It has been suggested that the normally durable Frenchman will be out for around two weeks with a hamstring strain. Arteta did not reveal a detailed timetable, but he revealed that Saliba is “developing really well.”

The coach added: “In the last few days he was already feeling much better, but this match came a little early for him.”

Riccardo Calafiore has struggled with fitness concerns throughout his first season in the capital, however he is set to return for the European clash in midweek.

As Arteta was very keen to reveal, teenager Ethan Nwaneri is set to join his Italian team-mate. “Very positive news,” said the Spanish coach, smiling. “We have been missing them for several weeks and they returned today to training. They will be available for the match.”

Bukayo Saka, Arsenal player Most of the absentees were severely absent. The reliable winger tore a hamstring before Christmas which appeared to be brief It threatens the rest of his season.

Arteta reluctantly revealed that the striker will be absent for several months. While a return in March is still the expected recovery time frame, Arteta added: “He’s doing really well. He feels better day by day but we have to respect the recovery process and then he has other stages he has to go through in his rehabilitation.”

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