Mikel Arteta believes both Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli will be fit for Arsenal’s clash against Southampton on Sunday
. Nelly has suffered a serious illness this week and a calf problem in the win over Leeds has kept him out of full fitness.
The Brazilian star missed Wednesday’s training session. But he came on as a substitute in Arsenal’s slash win over PSV on Thursday night.
Saka started the game. However, Arteta believes the duo will be fit for the battle this weekend:
“I think Saka is fine. He had a bit of a problem late in the game but hopefully he’ll be fine for Sunday’s game,” Arteta said.
“Martinelli Had a hard week He wasn’t feeling well this week. But the day before the game he felt better so we gave him a little bit of play.”
Arteta also updated his fitness. Oleksandr Zinchenko, who has not played since early October due to a calf problem. The UFABET report
It is unclear whether he will return for the game against Southampton this weekend. Still, it should be a comeback before the start of the World Cup.
“I think he is close to coming back. He keeps getting better and he’s making great progress. He suffered a recurrence of the same injury he experienced at the start of the season. which is a pity But as far as I know Alex, he’ll be back soon.”