Arsenal latest team news: Injury, suspension list ahead of Chelsea clash
Arsenal will be bidding to avoid a fourth Premier League defeat on the bounce when Chelsea welcome them to Stamford Bridge for Wednesday’s London derby.
The downward slump of Mikel Arteta’s side continued with a 1-0 loss to Southampton on Saturday afternoon, as Jan Bednarek struck the only goal on the South Coast.
Taking zero points from a possible nine since the international break has seen Arsenal drop to sixth in the rankings, although they remain on the coat-tails of both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Football Audit rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of the clash with the Blues.
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: April 20 (vs. Chelsea)
Takehiro Tomiyasu is due to return to team training before the trip to Stamford Bridge, but his lengthy absence and the quick turnaround means that Arteta will still act cautious over the right-back.
Thomas Partey
Status: Out
Type of injury: Thigh
Possible return date: Unknown
The injury-plagued Thomas Partey sustained a serious thigh injury in the defeat to Crystal Palace earlier this month, and Arteta is not confident about his chances of playing again this season.
Kieran Tierney
Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Kieran Tierney recently underwent successful surgery on a serious knee injury, and the Scotland international will not play again this season.
ARSENAL’S SUSPENSION LIST
Arsenal have no players suspended for this match.
