Arsenal's 2022/23 season has got off to the perfect start.
Mikel Arteta's side are one of just two sides to win both of their opening two Premier League fixtures, along with Manchester City. The north London outfit secured a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park just under a fortnight ago before defeating Leicester City 4-2 at the Emirates Stadium last weekend.
Next up for the Gunners is a trip to the Vitality Stadium as they take on newly-promoted Bournemouth, the team Arteta faced in his first match as Arsenal boss back in December 2019. Ahead of the highly-anticipated clash, here is a run-down of all the latest injury news that the Spaniard has to deal with and what he has said about potential return dates.
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Emile Smith Rowe
Smith Rowe endured an injury-hampered pre-season and has therefore played just six minutes so far this campaign. In his absence, left-winger Gabriel Martinelli has enjoyed a fine run of form, netting in each of Arsenal's opening two fixtures.
However, the Hale End academy graduate's fitness was boosted last night as he played 45 minutes for the Gunners' Under-21s as they took on Swansea City.
What Arteta said: "They’ve been reintegrated into training this week, all of them. They are in different phases, but some of them will be in the squad tomorrow."
Fabio Vieira
Summer signing Vieira is yet to don the Arsenal first-team shirt since completing his £30 million move from Porto back in June. The Portuguese playmaker has been carefully managed since arriving in north London following a foot injury that saw him wear a protective boot last month during his rehabilitation.
Still, like Smith Rowe, the 22-year-old featured against Swansea yesterday evening, getting 45 minutes under his belt.
What Arteta said: "They’ve been reintegrated into training this week, all of them. They are in different phases, but some of them will be in the squad tomorrow."
Reiss Nelson
Young winger Nelson suffered an injury problem in training last week and is likely set for a significant time on the treatment table, as per Arteta.
What Arteta said: "He felt something in training, we scanned him, and the doctor came with bad news. 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, and hopefully, next week, we’ll have more information."
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