Arsenal’s Triple Injury Boost: Three Key Stars Could Make a Return
Arsenal fans have reason to rejoice as their team could welcome back three key players from injury ahead of their game against Newcastle at the Emirates tomorrow evening. Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, is optimistic about the return of Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus, and Oleksandr Zinchenko for this crucial match.
Partey has been out with a thigh injury since October, but he returned to full training last week after a small setback a few weeks ago. Arteta is cautious about rushing the Ghanaian midfielder back too soon, but he is confident that Partey is very close to being fit enough to compete. Gabriel Jesus, who has been dealing with a knee issue, and Zinchenko, who has been struggling with a calf injury, are also expected to be available for selection on Saturday.
However, Takehiro Tomiyasu is not expected to feature against Newcastle due to ongoing calf issues. Despite this setback, Arsenal could soon have a fully fit squad for the title run-in as they hope for a strong finish to the season. In another positive development, left-back Jurrien Timber could make a return before the end of the campaign following his recovery from ACL surgery.
Arteta spoke about Partey’s progress, stating that they need to carefully consider the timing of his return to ensure he has enough in the tank to compete. He also mentioned that Gabriel Jesus has made progress in his recovery and Zinchenko is not far behind. As for Timber, Arteta expressed his hope that the player will be able to return soon, as he has been doing well in training and will gradually start participating in team activities.
Arsenal will be looking to extend their winning streak in the Premier League, having won their last five matches since their defeat to Fulham on New Year’s Eve. The team has been in excellent form during this run, scoring an impressive 21 goals. However, they did suffer a setback in the Champions League this week, losing 1-0 to Porto in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
In the Premier League, Arsenal currently sit five points behind leaders Liverpool with a game in hand. A victory over Newcastle would close the gap to just two points and potentially see them move above Manchester City if they fail to win against Bournemouth. The return of Partey, Jesus, and Zinchenko could provide a significant boost to Arsenal’s chances in these crucial upcoming matches.
As the Gunners gear up for a strong finish to the season, their fans will be eagerly anticipating the return of these key players. With a fully fit squad, Arsenal will be hoping to make a push for the title and secure their place among the top teams in English football once again.