Saliba, Rice, Martinelli – Arsenal injury latest and return dates ahead of Brighton clash

Mikel Arteta spoke before Arsenal play Brighton & Hove Albion in the League Cup fourth round about Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori and William Saliba

Mikel Arteta has provided mixed injury news before Arsenal play Brighton & Hove Albion in the League Cup fourth round.

Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori and William Saliba were all withdrawn at various stages of their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace last weekend. Then substitute Gabriel Martinelli limped down the tunnel following the full-time whistle.

The good news is that not all of those issues will result in players missing matches. However, the bad news is that not all of them are available for this midweek. football.london have compiled the latest Arsenal injury news before they play Brighton below:

William Saliba

What Arteta has said: "He's out. No [we don't know for how long], we're assessing him, but he won't be involved in this match."

Possible return date: November 1, vs West Ham United

Declan Rice

What Arteta has said: "He'll be available."

Possible return date: October 29, vs Brighton

Bukayo Saka

What Arteta has said: "Yeah, he's going to be fine."

Return date: October 29, vs Brighton

Gabriel Martinelli

What Arteta has said: "It looks as well that he's going to be out. We have to, again, do some more tests and see the extent of the injury, but this game is going to be too [early]."

Possible return date: November 1, vs West Ham

Riccardo Calafiori

What Arteta has said: "As well, yes [he will be available]."

Possible return date: October 29, vs Brighton

Martin Odegaard

What Arteta has said: "There's no definite date for his return, but he's evolving well. It's very unlucky what's happening with him and his injuries this season, but I think he will be back in a few weeks. It could be [after the next international break], but we'll have to see how he progresses. It's too early to give an answer."

Possible return date: November 23, vs Tottenham Hotspur

Kai Havertz

What Arteta has said: "[The long-termers] are progressing really well. They are starting to do certain activities. They are super willing to be available as quick as possible. But at the moment, none of them are in contention in the next week or so."

Possible return date: November

Noni Madueke

What Arteta has said: "[The long-termers] are progressing really well. They are starting to do certain activities. They are super willing to be available as quick as possible. But at the moment, none of them are in contention in the next week or so."

Possible return date: November

Gabriel Jesus

What Jesus has said: "I'm feeling great. My knee is responding very well. An injury like this, one that is so long, you split up the recovery periods into smaller timings.

"So now I'm at the stage where I need to hold myself back a little bit because I'm doing great work outside on the pitches, but it's tricky because I need to not rush myself too hard over the line.

"When you can see the end, it's important you don't push too hard, keep my feet on the floor, and then as soon as the time comes, I will be ready."

Possible return date: 2026