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Arsenal have one or two injury issues to contend with before Mikel Arteta names his matchday squad against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hoping to welcome back at least two players for Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich (8pm).
The Gunners will look to extend their 100 per cent winning record, and victory could even see them leapfrog the German champions. Arsenal will be a very different side to the one that was beaten last time the teams met.
Arteta is confident his players can put in a similar performance they did against Tottenham which saw them come away 4-1 winners at the weekend. "Yes, I do, and we have to make sure that we carry that energy tomorrow again, in the stadium, for each individual," Arteta explained.
"And we play with the same dominance, aggression and efficiency against the top side."
However, the club are still dealing with some injuries, though Arteta has suggested there could be positive news.
"We need to be very mindful as well of how many of those players we put on the pitch because most of them are not going to be able to finish 90 minutes," he added.
"So we need to be conscious about the subs that we need to use, how we're going to use them, and the windows that we have."
With that said, football.london has taken a look at the latest from the treatment room;
Gabriel Magalhaes
The defender was absent from Arsenal's win against Tottenham after picking up an injury while on international duty with Brazil.
Injury: Thigh
What Arteta has said: "Gabi unfortunately picked up an injury with the Brazil national team and he's going to be out for weeks. We need to have another scan next Wednesday, and we'll have the timeline probably much clearer than we have at the moment."
Return date: TBC
Martin Odegaard
The Arsenal skipper, who missed seven games across all competitions, could make his return tonight.
Injury: Knee
What Arteta has said: "We're going to have a meeting now to decide as well on Martin," he said at his pre-match press conference. "He was very close for the previous game. We are hopeful that tomorrow he can be in the squad as well."
Possible return date: November 26 vs Bayern Munich (H)
Viktor Gyokeres
During his pre-match press conference, Arteta suggested the European match has come to early for Gyokeres - though he could make his comeback against Chelsea this weekend.
Injury: Muscle
What Arteta has said: "In the next few days, they're [Gyokeres and Kai Havertz] going to have a repeat scan, to see how everything is and where we can push them for the weekend."
Possible return date: November 30 vs Chelsea (A)
Gabriel Martinelli
The Brazilian made the squad against Spurs, but was named as an unused substitute.
Injury: Knock
What Arteta has said: They [Martinelli and Madueke] are [available]."
Possible return date: November 26 vs Bayern Munich (H)
Kai Havertz
The Germany international picked up a knee injury in the season opener against Manchester United, but is closing in on a return to fitness.
Injury: Knee
What Arteta has said: "In the next few days, they're [Gyokeres and Kai Havertz] going to have a repeat scan, to see how everything is and where we can push them for the weekend."
Possible return date: November 30 vs Chelsea (A)
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