Arsenal are set to take on Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday and Mikel Arteta could see some of his key players return to the starting XI.
Hector Bellerin has been recovering from a tight hamstring due to which the right-back has missed the past couple of games but as per the latest update, the Spaniard could return to the first-team squad on Sunday.
Centre-back Rob Holding has been out with a bruised knee but the club have confirmed that the player has returned back to full training but will have to go through a late fitness test in order to determine his availability.
But even if Holding is fully fit we don’t think Arteta will risk throwing him straight into the side meaning at best he will only find a place on the bench.
And perhaps the biggest boost that the new manager could get on Sunday is the potential return of Dani Ceballos who has been out for a long time with a thigh injury.
The club have officially confirmed that the playmaker has returned back to training and much like Holding will go through a late fitness test.
If Ceballos can make himself available then surely it will be a huge boost for Arsenal since the loanee has shown sparks of brilliance whenever he’s played for the Gunners this season.
Here are the latest injury updates that Arsenal gave going into the Chelsea game:(as reported)
Hector Bellerin
Tight right hamstring. Being assessed ahead of Chelsea (h).
Calum Chambers
Available for selection after suspension.
Dani Ceballos
Back in full training (from hamstring). Being assessed ahead of Chelsea (h).
Rob Holding
Back in full training (from knee). Being assessed ahead of Chelsea (h).
Sead Kolasinac
Right ankle. Ankle ligament injury. Aiming to return to full training in January.
Gabriel Martinelli
Tight left hamstring. Being assessed ahead of Chelsea (h).
Sokratis
Concussion. Sustained during Bournemouth (a). Will miss Chelsea (h) and will be managed as per concussion protocols.
Kieran Tierney
Right shoulder. Dislocated right shoulder. Kieran has had successful surgery and will now rehabilitate for around three months, aiming to return to full training in March.
