Mikel Arteta gives Arsenal injury update on Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and 3 more
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Mikel Arteta has given a detailed injury update on his Arsenal squad ahead of the Premier League encounter against Liverpool on Sunday.
Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard sustained injuries in last week’s win over Leeds United and their fitness has dominated the week leading up to the Liverpool clash.
“Bukayo is doing better, but he will be out for a few weeks, unfortunately,” said Arteta.
The midfielder was called up to the Norway squad for the upcoming international fixtures, and Arteta said he could be available to face Liverpool.
“We don’t know yet.
Let’s see.
“He is doing everything he can, we are doing everything that we can to make himself available - but we will have to wait and see tomorrow.
“There is an injury there, but hopefully if everything goes well, he can cope with it
Arteta also revealed that Ben White, Christian Norgaard, and Leandro Trossard are doubts to face Liverpool, while Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are struggling with more long-term issues.
On the latter, who underwent knee surgery this week, Arteta said: “I think it will be weeks, but I don’t know how many months