UPDATED NEWS: Mikel Arteta have confirm date for” William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko injury return

Learn about the most recent Arsenal injury updates and anticipated comeback dates for the team’s stars who are presently receiving treatment.

With three games left, Arsenal is still in contention to win the Premier League; the Gunners are now one point behind Manchester City.

However, Mikel Arteta’s team has recently struggled with injuries and conditioning concerns as they try to apply more pressure to Pep Guardiola’s team.

What has changed recently in regards to injuries at Arsenal before Sunday’s critical matchup with Brighton? GOAL looks into it.

• What’s the latest with William Saliba?

  Arsenal’s centre-back was forced off with a back injury during the first half of the Europa League second leg defeat by Sporting CP.

  The injury has seen Saliba miss Arsenal’s last eight games and he is not expected to play any further part in the season due to the ongoing problem.

  Expected return date: A return date for Saliba is not yet known, but Arsenal will hope he is fully fit in time for the start of pre-season.

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  What about Takehiro Tomiyasu?

  Arsenal’s right-back left the Emirates Stadium on crutches following the defeat by Sporting CP in the Europa League.

  The injury came in the opening stages of the game when he slipped while making a challenge and his knee seemed to twist under him.

  Arsenal have since confirmed that the injury will rule Tomiyasu out for the season, with the defender having been forced to undergo surgery.

  Expected return date: Arsenal confirmed in their statement about Tomiyasu that they hoped to have him fit to start pre-season training in the summer.
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  Is Oleksandr Zinchenko OK?

  Zinchenko picked up a calf problem during the second half of the 2-0 win at Newcastle.

  The left-back will miss Sunday’s game against Brighton and is not expected to play any further part in the campaign.

  Expected return date: Zinchenko is expected to be fit for the start of pre-season.

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  How about Mohamed Elneny?

  Since Oxford United’s victory in the third round of the FA Cup, the Egyptian midfielder has been idle.

  Elneny had to have surgery on his right knee, and Arsenal reported that he would be out for a “extended” amount of time.

  Elneny has resumed his practice on the grass, but he is not yet healthy enough to play in any of Arsenal’s final three games.

  Elneny won’t likely play again this year, but he should be ready to go when preseason kicks off.

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