Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed that Riccardo Calafiori and Ethan Nwaneri are back in training. The two players were spotted in training with the rest of the squad, ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb at the Emirates.
Riccardo Calafiori has fully recovered from his latest injury as Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta confirmed he will be available for the Gunners’ Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb.The Italy
Nwaneri’s return is timely given Arsenal are light on options in attack. The 17-year-old scored in back-to-back games before his injury, emerging as an option on the right flank in the absence of Bukayo Saka. “It was a big setback because he (Nwaneri) was getting some consistency and more minutes,” said Arteta.
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa (kick-off 17:30). Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Arsenal have been bolstered by the return of injured defender Riccardo Calafiori and midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, manager Mikel Arteta said, as they get ready to resume their Champions League campaign against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.
Riccardo Calafiori has shared an Arsenal training ground update as the club prepare for a Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb.
Arsenal remain without Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, but they have recovered two of their injured players ahead of facing Dinamo Zagreb.
Mikel Arteta's defensive woes are set to deepen with the anticipated absence of star defender William Saliba for the next fortnight, forcing a reshuffle in his backline. This comes at a crucial juncture for the Gunners as they strive to keep pace with Premier League leaders Liverpool and secure a direct entry into the Champions League group stage.
Arsenal have been dealt a blow after William Saliba was absent from training ahead of their Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb. However, Riccardo Calafiori and Ethan Nwaneri were able to join their team-mates on Tuesday afternoon.
With his side sitting third in the standings on 13 points and with just two more league-phase games remaining, the Spaniard wants to seal automatic qualification as soon as possible. Read more at straitstimes.
Saliba will not be available for Arsenal’s penultimate Champions League group match against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.