Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, is closely monitoring the fitness of Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori, and Jurrien Timber ahead of the upcoming match against Premier League leaders Liverpool. Arteta mentioned in a recent injury update that the availability of the three players for the game is still uncertain and will be decided closer to matchday.
Online sources report that Arsenal is currently in fourth place with 17 points, trailing behind Manchester City and Liverpool, who are leading by four points. The team is preparing to face Liverpool on Sunday.
Arteta shared insights on the players’ conditions during a press conference at the Sobha Realty Training Centre. He expressed optimism about having the trio available for the game but acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding their fitness levels.
Regarding Saka, Arteta mentioned that the player has been training on the grass, but his readiness for Sunday remains uncertain. Calafiori will undergo further assessments to determine his fitness level. Timber has shown faster progress than expected in his recovery but will still require evaluation before a final decision is made.
Arteta also confirmed that William Saliba will be unavailable for the game due to suspension. He mentioned exploring different options to fill in for Saliba and expressed the team’s need to adapt to the changes.
Updates on Martin Odegaard, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Kieran Tierney’s injuries were not provided, leaving their availability for the Liverpool match uncertain.