Arsenal will be without Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz for the Champions League clash against Bayern Munich, but could welcome back skipper Martin Odegaard
Mikel Arteta does not have a fully fit squad to pick from on Wednesday
Mikel Arteta does not have a fully fit squad to pick from on Wednesday
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Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal will be without both Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz for the clash with on Wednesday with the pair being targeted for the weekend.
Martin Odegaard though is being considered for a return having narrowly missed out on the win over at the weekend. He's been out with an MCL injury since October.
is also yet to return following nearly a month out. The Swede, Arteta's marquee summer signing to lead the line, has been missing with a muscle issue since he scored the opener in the 2-0 win at on November 1.
The Gunners are looking to keep up their perfect European record when they take on another of the continent's heavyweights. The German giants, led by the goals of , head to north London to take on Arteta's side with the Spaniard sweating on the fitness on several players.
Gabriel's injury, which he sustained whilst on international duty with Brazil, was well publicised and he will be sidelined for the foreseeable. Piero Hincapie played alongside William Saliba on Sunday and may well retain his spot come Wednesday night.
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understands Odegaard is now pushing to be part of his first match day squad since suffering damage to his MCL against in October. The Norwegian was with the squad on Sunday for the North London Derby win in a non-playing capacity. He wasn't considered fit enough to make the bench, but is in the mix to feature against Bayern.
Arteta also confirmed that Gabriel Jesus is progressing well and will likely be part of a low-key outing before making a first-team return.
He said: "Yeah, he's quite close to be fair and it's earlier than expected. In the next few days he'll have another chance with a game that we're going to organise for him."
Martin Odegaard could make a return from injury in the north London derby
Martin Odegaard could make a return from injury in the north London derby
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Arsenal haven't faced the Bavarians since the German side got the better of them in the Champions League quarter-finals nearly two years ago. On that occasion the two teams drew 2-2 in London before Bayern won narrowly in Munich.
Kane scored on his return to north London and has been in record-breaking form to begin the campaign. He enjoyed a stellar record against Arsenal during his days.
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