Arsenal have reportedly revealed the most recent news on many key players ahead of next weekend’s Champions League final.
Given that the Gunners have already been crowned champions, Mikel Arteta may be tempted to switch up his team for this Sunday’s final Premier League match at Crystal Palace.
The north Londoners were named champions for the first time since 2004 after Manchester City drew against Bournemouth on Tuesday.
Three Arsenal stars were not present with the main group during an open training session on Thursday prior to the trip to Palace and the impending visit to Budapest.
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William Saliba, David Raya, and Bukayo Saka were all following their own indoor exercises rather than playing on the field.
The three are thought to be free of injury concerns.
Merino Back In Training
According to the Evening Standard, Mikel Merino’s return from his protracted foot injury, which has kept him out since January, was a significant boost for the Gunners.
Jurrien Timber, who is still recovering from a groin injury, was another member of the first team.
The Dutchman has missed the last 12 games of the Gunners’ title run-in due to a groin injury and an ankle problem that started in mid-March.
Timber and Ben White, Arteta’s go-to right-backs, have both been sidelined by injuries in recent weeks, creating a dilemma at the position.
White sustained an MCL injury that ended his season during the victory over West Ham earlier this month.
The former Brighton & Hove Albion player will miss the Champions League final as a result, and Cristhian Mosquera stepped in as cover for Timber and White.
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