Arteta provides update on two key players ahead of Carabao Cup and Premier League clashes this weekend

Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the fitness of Gabriel Magalhaes ahead of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup fourth round clash with Preston North End.

The Brazilian is a major doubt for the game after coming off in the second half of Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool. After initially attempting to run the problem off Gabriel was taken off for the first time this season in the Premier League and appeared to be icing his knee on the bench.

Mikel Arteta is struggling with number of key injuries as Arsenal prepare to face Preston North End in the Carabao Cup in midweek.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Gabriel. Jurrien Timber this week as the club prepare for their Carabao Cup tie with Preston North End

“We are still assessing him, it doesn’t look bad, it’s much better the next day. He had some tests,” the Spaniard said of the Brazilian centre-back’s progress.

Regarding Timber, Arteta admit he is fine https://ufabet999.app and could available on Saturday as Arsenal look to make a comeback in their title race. “Jurian is fine. He hasn’t played for a while. He looks tired. Couldn’t play the game.”

Both Gabriel and Timber were substituted in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. Coming at the worst possible time for the Gunners. They grapple with an injury crisis that has plagued almost their entire squad.

Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu both sideline with knee problems. Meaning the news comes at the perfect time for Arteta’s side. Who appear to have a much stronger defence.