Arsenal’s Martinelli Out of Burnley Clash, Saliba Doubtful for Selection
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provides injury updates on Martinelli, Saliba, and other key players as the Gunners gear up for their Premier League clash with Burnley.
Brazil, Oct 01 : Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Martinelli will miss Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Burnley due to injury, while defender William Saliba remains doubtful as the team looks to maintain its strong run of form.
Martinelli, the Brazilian winger, was forced off during Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace last weekend, while Saliba was substituted at halftime after picking up a knock.
“Martinelli is still out. Saliba we have to wait and see. We have another training session this afternoon, and the rest are still getting closer in the right direction, but not available yet,” Arteta told reporters on Friday.
The Arsenal boss also said that the game would “come too early” for Martinelli, who missed Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Brighton.
Arteta further gave an update on long-term absentees Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, Martin Ødegaard, and Gabriel Jesus, expressing optimism that some could return soon after the upcoming international break.
“I would say weeks and some of them pretty soon, hopefully, if they keep evolving the way they are doing,” Arteta said. “After the international break, we’ll have some of them back. I’m excited because they are tremendous players. They’ve worked hard to return, and their comeback will be a huge boost for the team.”
The Gunners, currently chasing the Premier League leaders, will look to secure another vital three points at Turf Moor despite their growing injury list.
