Frank Christian
Fans of Arsenal are hoping for the best as injuries threaten to sideline important players ahead of key fixtures against PSG and Southampton.
Mikel Arteta’s team is grappling with several injury issues, notably with Ben White, Martin Odegaard, and newcomer Mikel Merino all affected.
When Will Ben White Make His Comeback?
The absence of Ben White was significant during the tight victory over Leicester, and supporters are eager for the defender to recover from his groin injury in time for the Champions League matchup against Paris Saint-Germain.
Although White featured as a substitute in the match against Manchester City, he has been dealing with fitness concerns, but Arteta is “hopeful” about his inclusion in the squad for the PSG game.
In other news, Mikel Merino is getting closer to his debut with Arsenal. He sustained a shoulder injury during his first training session after joining but is now back in limited training.
Arteta on Ødegaard and Merino: “We’re not expecting any player to return in the next 24/48h”.
“Calafiori? We’ll see how he feels today, he was a bit emotional after the game”. pic.twitter.com/YlEwdVMnWu
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 30, 2024
Arteta commended Merino’s dedication, noting that he is eager to return to action promptly. Fans might see him playing as soon as the match against Southampton.
As for the captain, Martin Odegaard is recovering from a severe ankle injury incurred while on international duty. The skipper is not expected to return until late October, leaving fans anxious for his comeback.
With injuries accumulating, the Gunners will have to summon their strength in the upcoming matches.
