Football London reported on April 28, 2026, that Arsenal have received a boost on the injury front ahead of their key Champions League semi-final clash with Atletico Madrid, though doubts remain over the fitness of two key players.
Mikel Arteta supervised a training session in London on Tuesday prior to the squad’s trip to Spain, but the absence of Jurrien Timber raised fresh concerns about his readiness for the first leg. The Netherlands international has been out of action since mid-March after suffering a groin injury against Everton, and his failure to return to training indicates he could miss the match. His absence would be a major setback considering his recent influence.
Kai Havertz is also facing uncertainty after sitting out training due to a muscle injury picked up in the win against Newcastle. However, early indications suggest the issue is not severe, and he could still make a return before the season ends. On a positive note, Eberechi Eze looks to have escaped a serious injury after being taken off early in the same game, where he had stood out with an excellent goal.
Furthermore, Gabriel Martinelli and Riccardo Calafiori have both resumed full training, providing a boost to the squad and easing earlier worries. Mikel Merino, however, is still unavailable, although there is optimism he may return before the end of the season.