The North London approaches closer as both Arsenal and Spurs are suffering from the list of injured players and their uncertain dates of return. Gunners face the disappointment of losing their two key players. On the other hand, Tottenham are facing issue majorly with most of their players.
Major Blow for Arteta
Arsenal faces a double blow before this derby clash against Spurs. First, the center back Gabriel Magalhaes does not seem to recover from the injury and, high chances, is going to stay in sidelines. This is because of the injury he sustained during the international duty. The reports suggest that he is going to stay out for several weeks. However, the days may only increase, leaving a significant void in the core defensive structure.
The issue multiplies with captain Martin Odegaard looking to miss the fixture. He is yet to completely recover from the knee injury. The two major pieces of puzzle will be missing the game that might cause a ubstantial challenge for Arsenal as well as for Mikel Arteta.
Trio for Offering Lifeline
Amidst all the setbacks, there are slow winds of happy news surfacing inside the Emirates. The defender Riccardo Calafiori seems to be available after various scans and fitness checks. His minor hip issue was not a major problem. Jurrien Timber is also in the condition to start after his knee injury proved to be nothing more than a minor cut. Moreover, to compensate for the missing of Gabriel Magalhaes, Cristhian Mosquera seems to be the ideal candidate to partner with William Saliba.
Spurs’ Defensive Boots
For the visitors, the news are positive with defender Cristian Romero. The Argentine defender was in a major doubt after he picked up a knock but is now fit to start. His presence will be crucial as they face a mighty Arsenal attack.
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