Sports Mole gathers the latest news on Arsenal injuries and suspensions ahead of Saturday’s Community Shield match against Liverpool.
Arsenal Preparations continue for the new Premier League campaign on Saturday as they face off Liverpool in the Community Shield.
The match marks an immediate return to Wembley Stadium for the Gunners, who came from behind to record a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final on 1 August.
While Arteta will focus on making sure none of his team members return to the treatment room in the coming weeks, this game presents an opportunity for players to impress their Spanish before a congested season begins.
Here, Sporty mole summarizes Arsenal’s latest fitness concerns in the days leading up to their meeting with the top flight champions.
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State: On
Type of injury: Leg
Possible return date: Unknown
After sustaining a severe thigh injury during July’s FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City, Mustafi is currently aiming to return to the first team at some point in October.
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State: On
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Martinelli underwent knee surgery earlier this summer, later ruled it out in the long term. As things stand, the Brazilian is unlikely to be back in contention until 2021.
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State: On
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: Unknown
While Mari is making good progress from the ankle injury he sustained against Man City in mid-June, the center-back is not expected to be in shape for the start of next season.
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State: On
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
A serious knee injury sustained around the turn of the year left Chambers on the sidelines with no possible return date. While October was once suggested, it has recently been stated that English may take until the end of the year to get back in step.
ARSENAL SUSPENSION LIST
Arsenal have no suspension problems in this match.
