Zinchenko closing in on Arsenal return as Arteta explains Saka absence
The Gunners were held 1-1 by the French side in the Emirates Cup clash, as Eddie Nketiah cancelled out Youssouf Fofana’s opener on Wednesday evening. Aaron Ramsdale made the decisive save within the penalty shootout that adopted and Gabriel transformed the successful spot-kick as Arsenal gained it 5-4 to elevate the trophy.
There was worrying damage news forward of kick-off because it was confirmed that Gabriel Jesus would miss out with a knee damage, one which the Brazilian has had a “little procedure” on in an try and resolve the discomfort.
More concern arose as Saka, named on the bench on the Emirates, was considered one of simply 4 Arsenal substitutes to not come on within the second half, with Arteta explaining that call after the match.
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/ Arsenal FC through Getty Images“He was fine, but after he wasn’t feeling great on the bench,” the Arsenal boss mentioned. “We didn’t want to use him. I think he had some sickness or some illness or something so we could not use him.”
Arteta will hope that Saka makes a swift restoration, with the main focus now swiftly turning to Sunday’s Community Shield showdown in opposition to Manchester City.
Former City defender Oleksandr Zinchenko has not performed a single minute in pre-season on account of damage, however there was a extra optimistic replace on the Ukrainian’s standing after the sport in opposition to Monaco.
“He’s close,” Arteta mentioned. “I think he’s going to start training with the team and hopefully we will have him back very soon.”