Arsenal is grappling with a series of injuries as they prepare to face Leicester City on Sunday. Gabriel Martinelli suffered a hamstring injury during the Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Newcastle United and is expected to be sidelined for over a month, missing key fixtures including Premier League matches and Champions League ties.
Bukayo Saka is also out of action following hamstring surgery in December, with an anticipated return in early March. He has been focusing on strength and conditioning exercises during his recovery.
Defender Ben White, who underwent knee surgery in November, has returned to full training ahead of schedule. Manager Mikel Arteta is considering including him in the squad for the upcoming match against Leicester.
Additionally, Gabriel Jesus remains sidelined for the rest of the year due to an ACL injury. These injuries have significantly impacted Arsenal’s attacking options, with Arteta relying on players like Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling, and Ethan Nwaneri to fill the void.
Despite these challenges, the return of Ben White provides a defensive boost as Arsenal aims to maintain momentum in their Premier League campaign.
