September 13th 2024.
Martin Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori, two key players for Arsenal, recently suffered injuries while playing for their respective national teams. This news has caused concern for the team, especially as they have already faced several setbacks in the opening month of the Premier League season.
One of these setbacks was the injury sustained by summer signing Mikel Merino during his first training session with the club. He will be out of action until at least late October. In addition, Declan Rice, another important player, was controversially sent off in a recent game and will be serving a one-game suspension. With these injuries and suspensions, Arsenal's options for the upcoming match against Tottenham looked limited.
However, there may be some hope for the team as Mikel Arteta, the manager, has not ruled out the possibility of Odegaard and Calafiori playing in the crucial game on Sunday. He stated that they are still undergoing tests and their availability will be determined in the next day or so. He also mentioned that Odegaard is determined to be on the field and Calafiori's status will also be clearer in a day or so.
On a positive note, Arsenal will have forward Gabriel Jesus available for selection as he has recovered from a groin injury that has kept him out of the last two games. With his return, the team will have more attacking options and a familiar face for Jesus, who previously played for Manchester City. Arteta stated that if everything goes well in his training session, he will be ready to play.
In addition to Jesus, another former City player, Raheem Sterling, is also ready to make an impact for Arsenal. Arteta expressed his excitement about Sterling's energy and determination to prove himself. He believes that Sterling's positive attitude will bring a lot to the team.
It is clear that Arsenal is facing some challenges, but with the return of key players and their determination to win, they are ready to face their rivals in the north London derby. Fans can look forward to an exciting match and potential for more positive news in the coming days. Stay tuned for updates on Arsenal's news, exclusives, and analysis.
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