Arsenal make their return to the Europa League tonight as they make the trip to Switzerland in a clash with FC Zurich. Mikel Arteta will be hoping his side can make a return to winning ways after defeat to Manchester United at the weekend.
Two positives came from the game, with an otherwise pleasing performance as well as a return for three key squad members. However one negative was the apparent loss of Emile Smith Rowe, who pulled up in the cooldown after the match to further add concern to his injury worries.
With that said, football.london takes a look at the latest injury updates within the Arsenal squad.
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Emile Smith Rowe
Smith Rowe injured himself in the warm-down session after the defeat against the Red Devils. The 22-year-old came on as a late substitute at Old Trafford, replacing Martin Odegaard as part of a triple change.
When asked about the injury, Arteta said: "He felt some discomfort again in an area that he’s been dealing with now for a few weeks. He hasn’t trained in the last few days so he’s out of the squad."
Thomas Partey
The game against United was the second game in a row Partey has missed. The midfielder is currently suffering from a tight right thigh, but he could be eyeing a return sooner than expected.
Reports suggest that the 29-year-old could return to training as soon as this week, with the midfielder also being called up for the Ghana national team for some upcoming friendlies. While Arsenal won't want to rush him back too soon, his presence in the side could be crucial over the next few months and weeks.
Arteta said: "With Thomas (Partey), hopefully, we are talking weeks or even shorter than that, I hope."
Mohamed Elneny
football.london understands that the Egyptian is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
"With Mo (Elneny) probably it is a little bit easier and we are talking months," said Arteta.
Reiss Nelson
Nelson is yet to feature this season after sustaining an injury last month and he is still on the road to recovery.
Arteta said: "It’s a muscular injury; hopefully, he will be back soon. (We don't know how long for) yet. They need to do another test."
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