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Arsenal have a whole host of injury troubles within the side following their clash with Brighton, as Mikel Arteta must look ahead to the upcoming match with Aston Villa.
Mikel Arteta is still dealing with some injury problems in his Arsenal team, as he continues to be handed some challenges, despite a few returning players. The Gunners have been impacted heavily by absences, as it first hit the forward ranks, and has since spread to the defensive options.
Despite that, Arsenal still sit at the top of the Premier League, as the latest clash against Brighton saw another three points added to their tally. There's little time to think about that, however, as attention quickly turns towards a meeting with title rivals Aston Villa up next.
The Gunners fell to defeat against Unai Emery last time out in dramatic circumstances, and they will be keen to enact some revenge at the Emirates Stadium. There are some injury issues for Arteta to consider, with question marks over the availability of some key stars.
So, with that said, here's a look at the latest Arsenal injury news ahead of another important match.
Riccardo Calafiori
Riccardo Calafiori is the latest injury concern for Arsenal, as the defender had to be pulled out of the team to take on Brighton with a knock in the warm-up. He was replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly, but now remains a doubt for the upcoming clashes during this busy fixture schedule.
What Mikel Arteta said: "It's something that he felt yesterday, something very awkward that happened, and today in the warm-up he wasn’t comfortable."
Predicted return date: Unknown.
Jurrien Timber
Arsenal's full-back troubles continue, as Jurrien Timber missed out against Brighton with an injury issue. Mikel Arteta revealed that he landed in an awkward fashion during training, which made him unavailable, while it's unclear exactly how big the problem is.
What Mikel Arteta said: "There are injuries with Jurrien, he landed awkwardly."
Predicted return date: Unknown.
Ben White
Adding to the full-back injury issue is Ben White, who is out with a hamstring problem as it stands. The defender is not facing a long time out, but will miss a few games for Arsenal over the festive period.
What Mikel Arteta said: "He is out. He's evolving. It's not a major [hamstring] injury, but it will keep him out for a few games. Ben is a really fast healer as well, so let's hope that we're going to have him in the next few games.'
Predicted return date: Bournemouth (A) - January 3.
Cristhian Mosquera
Cristhian Mosquera is facing a long spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury he picked up in early December. He is not expected to return until the new year.
What Mikel Arteta said: "He's going to be out for weeks. Unfortunately, it's much more than what we expected. But the player was feeling it, so he's going to be out for weeks."
Predicted return date: Early January.
Kai Havertz
After missing almost all of the season so far, Kai Havertz is finally closing in on a return to action for Arsenal. The striker has been back in training and there is a hope that he can be back among the squad again in the coming days.
What Mikel Arteta said: "I think it will be a matter of days, not weeks... Let's see in the next step how he responds. He's a player that we missed a lot, a player that brings the team into a different dimension. So, I'm really happy to have him back very soon."
Predicted return date: Bournemouth (A) - January 3.
Max Dowman
It's been a breakthrough year for Max Dowman, as the youngster has been featuring for the senior side at just 15. The academy star is facing a setback, however, with an ankle injury.
What Mikel Arteta said: "Max picked up an injury last weekend and had to come off. So he did some scans, and he is going to be out for weeks."
Predicted return date: Unknown.
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