Mikel Arteta is gearing up to reintegrate several key Arsenal players back into the squad after a spell on the sidelines.
The international break has come at an opportune time for Arsenal, giving players a chance to recover and avoid further injuries. Among those nearing a return is captain Martin Odegaard, who has been working his way back from an ankle injury sustained in September. Recent footage from the club shows the Norwegian midfielder running as part of his recovery.
Although Arsenal has managed to remain unbeaten in Odegaard’s absence, his leadership and playmaking ability have been missed, with recent narrow victories over teams like Leicester and Southampton hinting at how impactful his return could be.
In addition to Odegaard, defenders Jurrien Timber and Ben White have been unavailable due to injuries. Both players are key options at right-back, with Timber impressing with his technical prowess and White known for his strong connection with Bukayo Saka in Arteta’s system.
Oleksandr Zinchenko, another important figure, has also been sidelined but is expected to return soon. Despite competition from Takehiro Tomiyasu for the left-back spot, Zinchenko’s unique style offers valuable versatility to the team.
With big games ahead against Liverpool, Inter Milan, Newcastle United, and Chelsea, having these players back will be crucial to Arsenal’s title hopes. While they’ve shown resilience so far, their ability to maintain momentum will depend on reintegrating these key players effectively in the coming weeks.