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Arsenal face fitness concerns ahead of their Chelsea clash after Bukayo Saka limped off against Tottenham in Sunday's North London derby win
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Bukayo Saka has given Arsenal an injury scare(Image: Javier Garcia/Shutterstock)
Everything you need to know about Arsenal's injury situation and prospective return dates following their 4-1 win over Tottenham...
Bukayo Saka: The England international presented a fitness worry for Arsenal after hobbling off the pitch in the final moments of the triumph over Tottenham. There was no updatet from Mikel Arteta following the victory over Spurs, and Arsenal will be hoping that the England international is sufficiently recovered to participate in the Gunners' upcoming match against Chelsea on March 1st.
Kai Havertz: The German has been absent from Arsenal's previous four fixtures with a hamstring problem and it continues to be unclear when the attacker will be available again. Havertz has already spent a considerable spell of the season sidelined with a knee complaint and will be wishing for a comeback ahead of the Chelsea encounter.
Ben White: The right-back was unavailable for Arsenal's victory against Tottenham due to an undisclosed injury. "It was Ben, he had a little niggle yesterday and he couldn't make the game," Arteta informed Sky Sports before the north London derby on Sunday.
Mikel Merino: The Spaniard sustained an ankle problem last month that is anticipated to keep him unavailable until the summer. Merino had surgery during the earlier part of this campaign.
Max Dowman: He has been sidelined with an ankle injury since December but is edging closer to rejoining the matchday squad, having taken part in first‑team training this month, and could return against Chelsea. "I think he will be with us in a week or so, and then he just needs to pick up the rhythm and be available for us," Arteta said.
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