Arsenal injury update: Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka join Martinelli, Trossard, Partey and Timber
Mikel Arteta must be a very disturbed person on Sunday after Declan Rice was forced off at half-time of the match against Tottenham. Bukayo Saka also injured himself while Leandro Trossard could not replace another injured player Gabriel Martinelli. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have just joined the long injury list of the club.
Declan Rice
The Gunners acquired Declan Rice this summer for a hefty amount, but he was replaced by Jorginho at half-time against Spurs. Arteta said that the midfielder had been complaining of a back problem during the first half and was unable to carry on after an assessment at the interval.
The Arsenal boss revealed that Declan Rice said during the first half that he was uncomfortable when he was assessed at half-time he could not continue.
Bukay Saka
Bukayo Saka was in good form in the match against the Spurs and he punished the Cristian Romero's handball with a well-taken penalty after the interval. The England winger created problems for Tottenham full-back Destiny Udogie all afternoon. But he was replaced by Emile Smith Rowe when he was found limping and looking uncomfortable.
Gabriel Martinelli
Martinelli was forced off with a hamstring injury during last weekend’s 1-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park. The Brazilian also missed Arsenal’s crushing 4-0 demolition of PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League. But he was given a chance of being fit for Spurs.
Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard took the place of Gabriel Martinelli and performed well, but he is suffering from a muscle issue. Arteta said that Trossard felt a muscle tightness during training and he was not fit enough to play the game. Now, Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus will replace Martinelli and Trossard.
Thomas Partey
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