EPL Showdown: Arteta Shares Injury News for Arsenal Before Tottenham Face-Off
Published on November 21, 2025 at 06:28 PM
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shared updates on the injuries of several players ahead of their Premier League match against Tottenham on Sunday.
The Gunners head into the weekend four points ahead at the top of the league.
They aim to maintain that lead when they face their north London rivals.
However, Arteta may be without a few crucial players for the match.
Regarding Riccardo Calafiori, Arteta stated: “He missed the [Italy] games. He wasn’t available.
“He has been dealing with a few issues. We had to bring him back. He hasn’t trained yet. We have another session tomorrow. Let’s see how it goes.”
On Ødegaard, Martinelli, Gyökeres, Havertz, Jesus, and Madueke, Arteta mentioned: “We invested a lot of effort during the international break with the medical staff to try to bring them back as quickly as possible.
“Tomorrow we will have another training session to assess how they are feeling, whether this game is too soon for them, or if they can contribute to the match.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of Riccardo Calafiori?
Riccardo Calafiori missed the recent international games and has been dealing with some issues. He hasn't trained yet, and his availability will be assessed after tomorrow's training session.
Will Ødegaard and the others be fit to play?
Arteta mentioned that they have been working hard with the medical staff to bring Ødegaard, Martinelli, Gyökeres, Havertz, Jesus, and Madueke back as quickly as possible. Their participation will be determined after the next training session.


