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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has announced that star forward Bukayo Saka is fit to face Everton today in the Premier League at Goodison Park. The Hale End academy graduate sustained a minor injury while on international duty with England.
However, it does not appear that he will join Jurrien Timber, Thomas Partey, and Mohamed Elneny on the sidelines, which is a significant boost for Arteta. The Spaniard also gave a favorable update on the availability of centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, who suffered an injury while playing for Brazil.
With that said, football.london has looked at the latest Arsenal injury news ahead of their trip to Merseyside this afternoon.
Bukayo Saka
Arsenal prodigy Bukayo Saka suffered a minor injury while on international duty against Ukraine, putting him in jeopardy for the match against Everton. Nonetheless, he played 19 minutes off the bench in a friendly against Scotland.
Mikel Arteta has stated: “He’s OK. “He trained normally today, so there is nothing to report.”
Return date: Everton (A) – Sunday, September 1.
Gabriel Magalhaes was seen with ice on his thigh after being substituted in the 85th minute of his Brazil debut.
Earlier in the game, the Gunners star was subjected to a terrifying challenge from Bolivia’s Diego Ibanez in the fifth minute. Ibanez’s attempt to win the ball went horribly wrong, striking Gabriel in the chest with his right knee – but the Arsenal defender played on for another 80 minutes.
He went on to start for Brazil against Peru a few days later and has since returned to Arsenal training.
Mikel Arteta stated: “We have strong touch with the national teams. Gabby had a minor issue, but he was able to play the second game, so it’s obviously for the
