The Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Arsenal could see several stars return from injury. The October international break has been challenging for a number of teams, with Mikel Arteta and the Gunners particularly impacted in that respect.
Even before nations had begun playing, Arteta was given a double injury concern after statements were released on Kai Havertz and Thomas Partey by Germany and Ghana, respectively, confirming neither would feature over the break. Just a few days later, disaster seemingly struck with talisman Bukayo Saka picking up a hamstring injury.
However, Arteta’s latest update has revealed he will be able to feature at Vitality Stadium. “It’s not a serious injury, and he’s evolving well,” said Arteta pre-match. “He was probably good [well] enough to play with the national team second game. We have some big tests today [on Friday] so we are hopeful.”
Gabriel Martinelli then also emerged as an injury worry with Brazil confirming that he was sent for an MRI after complaining of calf pain. Those three are the fresh fitness worries for Arteta with Jurrien Timber, Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko having already missed action for Arsenal and still injury doubts.
