Arsenal injury update: Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Eddie Nketiah return and latest news

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Arsenal head into the Easter break trekking away to Liverpool with the knowledge of another win to see their Premier League title challenge look stronger than ever.

Arsenal at Anfield have not won the league since 2012, when 17-year-old Raheem Sterling started and Abou Diaby was named man of the match. Let that sink in.

With champions Manchester City bottom of Southampton, another Arsenal win would go a long way, and Mikel Arteta could be boosted by the return of three key players.

Here is the latest Arsenal injury news.

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Bukayo Saka

The striker was absent from the starting line-up for the last crushing of Leeds due to illness, but he participated in the second half to allay fears of a longer absence.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Arteta said, in response to a question about the latest developments regarding the players’ injuries: “No, there are no real changes for the rest of the injured players.” When asked if Saka was ready to play at Anfield, the coach added: “Yes, he is.”

Possible return date: Sunday, April 9, 2023

William Saliba

this is interesting. Arsenal were silent about Saliba’s injury, which was picked up before the international break, and did not want to confirm the timetable for his return but Arteta hinted at a surprise return for an unnamed player. He said: “We have some hope with someone who might be able to coach but we’ll see… I won’t tell you [who]! “

Saliba is likely to be the player Arteta has in mind, given his importance to the team. If he’s fit, he’ll start, while someone like Eddie Nketiah won’t with the return of Gabriel Jesus.

Possible return date: Sunday, April 9, 2023

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Eddie Nketiah

The forward is expected to be out for a few more weeks with an ankle injury after being forced to wear a protective boot last month but is back in the gym. Arteta said last month: “He’s getting better – he’s still in the boot. It’s still a few weeks away and we need to be patient.

“It was a painful injury and he has a great challenge ahead of him. Thank God the situation is not as bad as it could have been.”

Possible return date: mid-April 2023

Takehiro Tomiyasu

The Japan international underwent knee surgery last month and will not play again this season.

Possible return date: Summer 2023

Mohamed Elneny

Like Tomiyasu, Elneny won’t return until the summer after her surgery.

Possible return date: Summer 2023

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