Eze, Odegaard, Timber, Saka & Merino - Arsenal injury news for Bournemouth Premier League clash
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Before Arsenal’s game against Bournemouth, Mikel Arteta provided an injury report on a number of players, including Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber, and Bukayo Saka.
The three did not participate in Arsenal’s first training session on Thursday, along with Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori.
Arteta comments on Saka, Odegaard & Timber injury progress
Arteta responded to the question of whether any players would be available to play Bournemouth by saying:
“There have been changes since yesterday, yes.”
Eberechi Eze, who last appeared for Arsenal in their 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen last month, was one player who trained with the group.
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Arteta provides Eberechi Eze’s injury update
The England international has been striving to return as soon as possible, according to the manager, who also stated that the number 10 is available to play the Cherries this weekend.
He said: “He is available. He has [been ahead of schedule], my first conversation with him after he felt a niggle, he wanted to be available the next week, we knew that was impossible.”
“But the recovery, the will that he’s shown from day one to get back as quick as possible, how he’s pushed the medical staff and himself to be there tomorrow, it’s just great to watch.”
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Gunners’ coach says Mikel Merino is still recovering
Mikel Merino, who last played in their 3-2 loss to Manchester United back in January, is another player recuperating.
Arteta responded, “He’s another one that is going to push every boundary,” when questioned about his recuperation.
“He’s out of his boot now. He’s doing quite a lot of exercises already. He’s reacted really well to the surgery. He’s got no pain.”
“It’s more for the medical staff to go a bit further on that. But I’m sure there is a chance to make that period shorter. If there is a person who can do it, I’m sure that’s going to be Mikel again.”
Will Saka play against the Cherries?
No, he didn’t train ahead of the game.
Who has returned to training?
Eberechi Eze will be available for the game.
When will Mikel Merino return?
It’s not confirmed as he is still recovering from the injury.
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