Mikel Arteta says defender Riccardo Calafiori will probably be out “for a couple of weeks” with a knee damage.
The Italian worldwide sustained the damage in Arsenal’s Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk after which missed the Premier League draw with Liverpool on Sunday.
And requested for an replace on his health, Arteta stated: “He will probably be out for a couple of weeks I might say.”
However fellow defenders Gabriel and Jurrien Timber are anticipated to make fast recoveries.
Requested about Gabriel, who was taken off with a knock in opposition to Liverpool, Arteta stated: “We’re nonetheless assessing him. It doesn’t look dangerous in any respect. It was a lot better the subsequent day. He has executed some exams.
And on Timber, who was additionally changed within the 2-2 draw, the Gunners boss added: “Jurrien is okay. He has been out for some time. He was drained, he couldn’t proceed the sport.”
Martin Odegaard, in the meantime, is continuous his restoration from an ankle damage which has saved him out for a lot of the season.
“He’s been on the grass for a couple of weeks however there may be nonetheless a couple of containers to tick,” Arteta stated.
“Hopefully he’ll be again earlier than the worldwide break.”
