Timber, Martinelli – Arsenal injury news and expected return date before Man City clash

Arsenal have been given extra rest this season with their silver medal double charge, meaning manager Mikel Arteta will have a fully fit group to choose from by the time the team takes part in their next game. The Gunners beat FC Porto on penalties on Tuesday night to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Arsenal, who were knocked out of the FA Cup this season, have no games this weekend and the March international break is just around the corner. The next match will be an unmissable televised clash against Premier League title rivals Manchester City on Sunday 31st March at the Etihad Stadium (4.30pm).

By that stage, there will be 19 days without games for the Gunners to get their squad into shape. However, a closer look at the latest injury news shows that only two players remain close to the physiotherapist's room at London Colney.

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julian timber

Injury: knees.

Return date: to be decided.

Arteta's comment: “Not many updates. There are still 24 hours left. [before the win over Porto] And we're all trying to stay fit and available.he [Tomiyasu] We did the first part and Gabi didn't, but that's what we expect. ”

Timber continues to take part in training after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament shortly after joining from Ajax this summer, but Arteta has not given a firm date for when the Dutch defender will return. The 22-year-old made two appearances for the Gunners, but unfortunately his debut season was cut short due to injury.

Gabriel Martinelli

Injury: feet.

Return date: to be decided.

Arteta's comment: “Not many updates. There are still 24 hours left. [before the win over Porto] And we're all trying to stay fit and available.he [Tomiyasu] We did the first part and Gabi didn't, but that's what we expect. ”

Martinelli did not feature in either the games against Brentford or Porto. What caught his attention was football.london After the Brentford game, he walked in the mixed zone on crutches before being sidelined for the Champions League. His setback is not thought to be too serious and the Brazilian forward has apparently trained in some areas.