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Goals conceded by the semi-finalist teams in the Champions League this season…
Atletico Madrid - 27
PSG - 21
Bayern Munich - 19
…Arsenal - 6 🤯
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🚨 Arsenal are now confident Jurrien Timber will put pen to paper and sign a long-term extension this summer. Talks have progressed excellently with his new deal reflecting his status within the squad.
In terms of his current health status, groin injuries are very tricky to manage. As far as I know they have been trying to manage him back into playing condition. I was told he was seeing a specialist but I need further confirmation / clarity on that. People around the club are still optimistic he features again this season but truthfully I check everyday waiting to give you the news he is back.
🚨 Arsenal are tracking Mika Godts. My understanding is the Belgian would be very open to joining Arsenal should we step up our interest and make a serious play for him.
🚨 As reported this week, Kai Havertz is pushing to return with Arteta saying he could make Atleti (H).
Finally, like last summer, multiple targets are being spoken to for each position. One of these players is Livramento who is convinced he is joining Arsenal. I must stress we have not made any contact with Newcastle so there is no current indication he is our top target.
Every day there is a new “link” and its probably just Berta doing basic checks. No need for “major breaking” everyday.
I hope this update provides some much needed clarity.
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There is cautious optimism around the injury of Kai Havertz. Timeline yet to be determined but initial fears of it being really serious have been alleviated.
Trying to be as careful as I can with injury news and how fast it can change but thought the fanbase could do with this..
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Leicester have included 15y/o Jeremy Monga in the squad for the FA Cup fixture today - a serious talent.
Highly unpredictable LW/RW, pacy, excellent dribbler, deadly finisher and both-footed ball striker… England’s Ousmane Dembélé.
A winger I’d love Arsenal’s academy to sign…
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Declan Rice has recovered from illness and is part of the Arsenal squad to face Sporting Clube de Portugal in todays UCL Quarter Final.
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Hincapie back in training for Arsenal today.
An unexpected boost for the squad ahead of another huge week.
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At London Colney for Mikel Arteta’s press conference:
On whether Saka/Timber/Odegaard/Calafiori have returned to training after missing yesterday:
“Yeah, there have been changes since yesterday.”
On whether they will all be available tomorrow:
“I don’t know. Some of them.”
On Eze:
“He is available.”
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9 points clear in the league. Very good chance to make the CL semis. Momentum has shifted but we are in a very strong position as long as we wrestle back the initiative in the next two games. No excuses - we have the squad and we have the experience. Come on you Gunners.
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🚨 Enzo Fernández will be left OUT of next two games by Chelsea after his recent quotes on future, Madrid and more.
“Enzo will NOT play tomorrow and against Man City. I have no bad words for him but a line was crossed and we had to SANCTION Enzo”, says Liam Rosenior.
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Arsenal Injury Update
Disclaimer: All timelines are subject to change depending on the nature of the injury / rehab & recovery process.
- Martin Ødegaard - Pushing to be back for Southampton, Arteta to make a final call this week.
- Jurrien Timber - Also aiming to be back for Southampton. Arteta press conference body language experts needed.
- Declan Rice - My understanding was he has been carrying a knock pre-City. Sent home on the advice of England medical staff. Would not be shocked if he is rested this weekend.
- Bukayo Saka - Red zone fatigue, this rest has come at the perfect time. Sent home on the advice of England medical staff. Wait to see how he trains this week before Arteta makes a call for this weekend.
- Noni Madueke - Feared the worst but thankfully the injury is described as minor after assessments. Im told he is aiming for Sporting / Bournemouth
- Martin Zubimendi - Minor knee discomfort. Assessed by Spain medics and sent home for recovery. Another one I wont be shocked if he is rested again.
- Piero Hincapie - Im told, its a minor knock and the player is taking the precautions to rest and recovery on the advice of Ecuador medical staff.
- Eberechi Eze - Player is still in rehab for a lower leg injury. There is some optimism he could return earlier than the original time line but one to monitor once he trains on grass again.
- Max Dowman - Im told he was sent home from his P.E lesson by Steve the supply teacher. The Overlap could possibly do a whole segment on it, who knows?
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Noni Madueke is a doubt to face Arsenal’s first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Sporting due to a knee injury.
England winger Madueke went to ground after a collision with Uruguay’s Rodrigo Aguirre in the 38th minute of Friday’s 1-1 draw at Wembley Stadium.
After the match, Madueke walked through Wembley’s media mixed zone with a knee brace on his left leg, sparking fears of a serious issue.
However, sources briefed on the injury believe that it is a minor issue, with the forward likely to miss the FA Cup quarter-final against Southampton on Saturday and possibly the first game against Sporting on April 7.
More from @SebSB and @ArtdeRoche
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Martin Zubimendi has withdrawn from the Spain International team and will return to Arsenal.
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Following medical tests, Piero Hincapie has withdrawn from the Ecuador squad ahead of their friendly against the Netherlands.
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Noni Madueke, Saka and Rice are all returning to Arsenal and have withdrawn from the England squad.
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