Bukayo Saka gestures
Bukayo Saka could miss Arsenal's match with Chelsea on Tuesday
Arsenal will be hoping to secure their place in the Carabao Cup final when they take on Chelsea in the second leg of their semi-final tie on Tuesday evening at the Emirates Stadium
Arsenal and face the prospect of having for Tuesday evening's clash at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners approach the fixture in strong form, having secured a 3-2 victory over the Blues at Stamford Bridge during the first leg of the semi-finals last month.
In that match, , and Martin Zubimendi cancelled out an brace to gain a slender advantage heading into the crucial second game While both sides will be hoping to book their place in March's final when Tuesday evening's clash concludes, and Chelsea may be compelled to compete in north London without a complete squad at their disposal.
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Here, Mirror Football looks at all of the injury updates and potential absentees from Arsenal's Carabao Cup tie with Chelsea...
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Bukayo Saka
Speaking about Bukayo Saka's hip injury during his pre-match press conference on Monday, Mikel Arteta said: "It doesn't look like something too serious. Whether he's going to be available for tomorrow or the weekend, we'll see." (Image:PA)
LONDON COLNEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Mikel Merino of Arsenal reacts during an Arsenal Training Session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on January 19, 2026 in London Colney, England. (Photo by Jasper Wax/Getty Images)2 of 11
Mikel Merino
Mikel Merino will be out for an "extended period" as he requires surgery for a foot injury. He will miss Tuesday's match as a result. (Image:Getty Images)
File photo dated 23-08-2025 of Max Dowman. Mikel Arteta has compared Max Dowman to Lionel Messi after it was announced the 16-year-old English sensation will sign a professional contract with Arsenal. Issue date: Friday January 30, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read John Walton/PA Wire.3 of 11
Max Dowman
Speaking about Max Dowman's ankle injury, meanwhile, Arteta explained: "He's growing, and we need to be very careful and a little more protective. He has a different schedule as well because he needs to go to school...But I think he's quite close. He's on the pitch now, he's doing well." (Image:PA)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Chelsea's Tosin Adarabioyo celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Charlton Athletic and Chelsea on January 10, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)6 of 11
Tosin Adarabioyo
While Tosin Adarabioyo has made progress on a hamstring injury, the game against Arsenal could come a touch too soon for the defender. (Image:CameraSport via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 4: Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)7 of 11
Filip Jorgensen
Filip Jorgensen is closing in on a return for his club after coming off at half-time against Pafos in the Champions League in January. Rosenior said he should be fit for Tuesday's match, or potentially Saturday's trip to Wolves. (Image:Offside via Getty Images)
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Dario Essugo
Dario Essugo underwent surgery on his thigh in September, but has since suffered a setback in his recovery after slipping in training. ( Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Romeo Lavia of Chelsea takes to the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on April 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)9 of 11
Romeo Lavia
Romeo Lavia has been out with a thigh injury since November. While he is close to full fitness, it could be another couple of weeks before Chelsea fans see his return. (Image:Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Chelsea's Levi Colwill arriving before the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Wednesday January 7, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.
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Levi Colwill
Chelsea's Levi Colwill arriving before the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Wednesday January 7, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Mykhailo Mudryk of Chelsea battles for possession with Bobby Reid of Fulham during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at Stamford Bridge on February 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)11 of 11
Mykhailo Mudryk
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Mykhailo Mudryk of Chelsea battles for possession with Bobby Reid of Fulham during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at Stamford Bridge on February 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)