Mikel Arteta’s team have been inconsistent, suffering three defeats in their last four matches. With a key Premier League showdown against Manchester City on the horizon, improving form and regaining injured players will be crucial.
Martin Ødegaard was absent in the defeat to Bournemouth after sustaining a minor injury in the match against Sporting. He remains central to Arsenal’s plans and could return either for the April 15 clash with Sporting or the April 19 game against Manchester City.
Bukayo Saka is also out of action, having missed recent fixtures and training sessions. The club are hopeful he will recover in time for either the Sporting second leg on April 15 or the Manchester City match on April 19.
Riccardo Calafiori did not feature against Bournemouth, and his condition is still being assessed. He remains doubtful but may be available for either April 15 or April 19 fixtures.
Piero Hincapié has rejoined the squad after recovering from injury and is aiming to return to action, possibly as early as April 15 against Sporting.
Jurrien Timber is still unavailable due to an ankle issue and has no set return date at present.
Mikel Merino is continuing his recovery from foot surgery and is targeting a return before the season ends, though his exact comeback date remains unclear.
With multiple players close to fitness, Arsenal will be hoping their timely returns provide a major boost across both domestic and European competitions.
Source: London Evening Standard