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Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the physical condition of Gabriel Martinelli and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Chelsea in the Premier League.
The Gabonese forward has missed the Gunners’ last two games against Everton and Manchester City due to a calf injury sustained in training.
Martinelli, meanwhile, made his first start for Arsenal in nine months during the Carabao Cup loss to Pep Guardiola’s men, but withdrew early in the second half after a clash with Zack Steffen.
Speaking to the press before Saturday’s London Derby with the Blues, Arteta was able to reveal the latest on the physical condition of both players.
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“Answering both questions we don’t know,” he said when asked about the condition of the two forwards.
“We have to see how they evolve in the next 48 hours. I’m sure they will both be very interested in coming and helping the team.
“But we will see if they are available to come and do that or not.”
This is based on the latest team news that Arsenal provided on their official website.
In Aubameyang, the gunners said: “Auba is working hard with our medical team to regain full fitness as soon as possible. He has now joined the external drills and availability will continue to be assessed before Saturday.”
Then they added about Martinelli: “Gabi is recovering well and we hope she can participate in full training before Saturday.”
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However, the club will definitely have Granit Xhaka available, after the Swiss midfielder completed his three-match suspension following his direct red card against Burnley.
Mikel Arteta will want to have both forwards at his disposal sooner than is a vital element for his team.
Arsenal are ranked 15th in the league with just 12 goals in 14 Premier League games, and are at real risk of being dragged into a relegation battle if they don’t start racking up points soon.
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