Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirms a major Arsenal Injury Blow ahead of their Champions League showdown with PSG, sparking concerns over Martin Odegaard’s fitness.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered a concerning Arsenal injury blow ahead of the club’s crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners are already dealing with multiple absences, and now, doubts have emerged over the availability of key players.
Arteta confirmed that Dutch defender Jurrien Timber could miss the upcoming clash against PSG. Timber was substituted late in the first leg, where Arsenal suffered a 1-0 defeat at home. His absence was further highlighted when he was left out of the squad for Arsenal’s 2-1 loss to Bournemouth in the Premier League. Speaking after the match, Arteta admitted he is not confident Timber will recover in time for the trip to Paris.
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Another worrying development for Arsenal fans is the potential injury scare surrounding Martin Odegaard. During the Bournemouth match, the Norwegian midfielder appeared to kick the ground while attempting a shot, raising concerns about his fitness. Arteta stated that he had not yet received an update from the medical team regarding Odegaard’s condition.
The Gunners are already missing several key players, including Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Gabriel Jesus. Additionally, Jorginho and Riccardo Calafiori remain unavailable, further limiting Arteta’s options. Despite these setbacks, Arsenal will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for one of their biggest matches of the season.
With PSG holding a narrow advantage, Arsenal faces an uphill battle in Paris. Arteta will be hoping for positive news on Timber and Odegaard in the coming days, as their presence could be crucial in overturning the deficit.
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