Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli faces greater than a month out after struggling a hamstring harm throughout his aspect’s Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle on Wednesday.
Arsenal are already with out striker Gabriel Jesus for the rest of the season as a consequence of an ACL harm, whereas winger Bukayo Saka shouldn’t be anticipated to return from his hamstring downside till mid-March on the earliest.
The membership had been unsuccessful of their makes an attempt to signal a brand new ahead in January and solely have Kai Havertz as a recognised striker.
Sky Sports activities Information reported a bid for Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins was rejected whereas there was additionally curiosity in Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Mathys Tel.
“We are going to have to be flexible in the front line,” Arteta mentioned earlier than their cup defeat to Newcastle. “Those that are match, we want to ensure they keep match.
“Leo [Trossard], Ethan [Nwaneri], [Gabriel] Martinelli, Raheem [Sterling] can play in that position. Let’s see in relation to how everybody is, moment and opponent. But at some point, we’re going to have to try something different.”
Arteta had admitted he was “disappointed” together with his aspect’s lack of motion within the switch window.
“We had a clear intention which is always: the window is open to explore the opportunity improve the squad with players who can do that. We haven’t achieved it,” he mentioned in a press convention.
“We are disappointed in that sense but we are very aware we want to bring in a certain kind of player, we have to be very disciplined in that. I think that we were.”
Martinelli, who has travelled with the remainder of the Arsenal squad to their warm-weather coaching camp in Dubai, might probably miss essential Premier League fixtures towards Leicester Metropolis, West Ham and Nottingham Forest in February.
The 23-year-old would even be a doubt for video games towards Manchester United and Chelsea – each dwell on Sky Sports activities – the next month, in addition to Arsenal’s Champions League last-16 tie as a consequence of be held at first of March.
Martinelli was changed by Ethan Nwaneri within the thirty seventh minute at St James’ Park after holding the again of his thigh.
Arsenal are second within the Premier League, six factors behind leaders Liverpool who’ve a sport in hand.
Martinelli limps off after injuring his hamstring towards Newcastle
The Gunners flew out to Dubai on Thursday with Mikel Arteta and his employees overseeing their first coaching session on Friday.
Saka and Martinelli travelled with the group however weren’t pictured in coaching though Ben White was concerned on his return from knee surgical procedure.
Arsenal’s upcoming fixtures
Saturday February 15: Leicester vs Arsenal – Premier League, kick-off 12.30pm
Saturday February 22: Arsenal vs West Ham – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
Wednesday February 26: Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal – Premier League, kick-off 7.30pm
Sunday March 9: Manchester United vs Arsenal – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm, dwell on Sky Sports activities
Sunday March 16: Arsenal vs Chelsea – Premier League, kick-off 3pm, dwell on Sky Sports activities
