Arsenal have been struck by injuries yet again this season as several stars have been out of action in the early months of the Premier League.
The Gunners have already missed the likes of Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus for large swathes of the season, with other small injury issues coming throughout the campaign.
That happened again for Arsenal in their win over Crystal Palace, as four players were struck by problems in the match.
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Declan Rice, William Saliba, Gabriel Martinelli and Riccardo Calafiori were confirmed as concerns by Mikel Arteta after the clash.
Now, as Arsenal take on Brighton in the Carabao Cup, the manager has given an update on the fitness situation.
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Arsenal injury updates for the Brighton Carabao Cup match
Arsenal’s injury problems cost them last season, as the squad were unable to mount a challenge in the Premier League, Carabao Cup or FA Cup.
With a summer of heavy investment, Arteta is looking to make the most of his full squad, but injuries are never ideal.
Ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Brighton, the manager has given an update on the four latest injuries, with some bad news on William Saliba.
He claimed: “He is out,” while he couldn’t give an exact timeline on a potential return for the Frenchman.
There is a similar issue with Martinelli, who now faces a spell on the sidelines too, with it being unclear exactly when he could return, though there are further tests to be done on his injury.
In good news, Arteta revealed that Saka, Calafiori and Rice will all be fit and available for selection, after their own concerns.
There could be a first start for Piero Hincapie coming up, after his recovery from injury, though there are still issues for Kai Havertz, Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Jesus to contend with.
Mikel Arteta grimaces during Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
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Mikel Arteta can rotate his Arsenal options over the next week
There are four games left for Arsenal before they reach the November international break, and they will want to go into it in fine form.
The Carabao Cup offers a chance to win silverware, but given the strength of the overall squad, there is a chance to rotate the team.
Players like Piero Hincapie, Ethan Nwaneri and Christian Norgaard, who have been part of the wider team, may get a chance to shine over this time.
Clashes with Burnley and Sunderland in the Premier League could be tough, but offer an opportunity to extend the lead at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, a trip to Slavia Prague offers a fresh challenge in the Champions League.
These two weeks of action offer opportunities for the Gunners to make an impact, with some players able to make their own impact.