Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta says captain Martin Odegaard is offered to play in opposition to Chelsea on Sunday however is probably not prepared to begin.
The Norway playmaker had not featured since August earlier than approaching for a last-minute cameo within the Champions League defeat at Inter in midweek.
He might be wanted, with Arteta dealing with a number of accidents in his squad earlier than the massive sport.
He stated: “Definitely having a participant like Martin helps as a result of he has proven what an affect he has over the past 4, 5 years.
“Let’s see how he goes, how he trains tomorrow. He’s obtainable, he’s match, then we make the choice.”
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Arteta stated that Declan Rice, howver, has not educated whereas Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino are additionally doubts for the weekend.
Arsenal have had plenty of harm issues in latest weeks and their type has dipped consequently. The Gunners have misplaced three of their final six video games in all competitions however Arteta is assured his facet can get well.
He stated: “We’ve got to adapt loads this season as a result of we’ve plenty of accidents.
“That’s one thing the group is studying and adapting to. A whole lot of the instances it has labored and plenty of instances one thing is lacking. The group has the capability to regulate.
“While you don’t win, it impacts the temper and power. There may be no one on this room or exterior that wishes to win greater than I do or the gamers do.
“That’s unimaginable. I sense an enormous perception in what we do as a group.”