All the latest Arsenal injury news and updates ahead of the Gunners’ clash against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Arsenal injury news and return dates for Bayern Munich clash amid Saka worry
Arsenal will aim to continue their winning streak as they prepare to take on Bayern Munich. The Gunners will host Thomas Tuchel’s side at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night for the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal.
Mikel Arteta’s team secured a 3-0 victory over Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, while Bayern Munich suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat against Heidenheim in their recent Bundesliga fixture. The Bavarians have endured consecutive losses, placing Tuchel under significant pressure.
Nevertheless, the latter stages of the Champions League present no easy ties, so Arsenal must perform at their peak. Football.london has compiled the latest injury updates and news from the Emirates Stadium ahead of the crucial match.
Bukayo Saka
After missing the clash against Luton Town, Saka was back in the starting lineup for the trip to Brighton. Upon his return, the 22-year-old winger scored to give his side the lead before he was subbed off shortly after the hour mark.
Injury: Muscular.
What Arteta has said: “Yes, he is fine.”
Potential return date: Returned.
Gabriel Magalhaes
Just before half time, Gabriel Magalhaes went down after Danny Welbeck followed through when trying to block a clearance. The Brazil international was seen to by Arsenal’s physios before carrying on and completing the full 90 minutes.
Injury: Unknown.
Potential return date: Bayern Munich (H) – Tuesday, April 9.
Jurrien Timber
The defender has been recuperating from an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in August during the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. His sole other appearance occurred in the Community Shield against Manchester City.
Timber has been participating in team training since before the recent international break. Despite Arteta’s optimism about his potential return this season, he was absent from the squad for the Brighton encounter.
Injury: Knee
What Arteta has said: “He’s doing very well. He’s back training, he’s not far off, the thing is that last step, he hasn’t played any minutes. Does he need a game with the Under-21s? Does he need two games?
“He’s constantly training with us to see how long that’s going to take him in that last part which is tricky and sometimes takes a while. Hopefully [he’s back] as quick as possible.
“I think he’s got a good chance [of playing again this season]. I don’t know a percentage but he’s got a good chance and he’s going to push it as far as he can.”
Potential return date: Unknown.