Oleksandr Zinchenko was replaced at half-time against Liverpool earlier this month after Arteta confirmed he “felt something in his calf”.
That kept him out of the wins over West Ham and Burnley, with Jakub Kiwior impressing at left-back in his absence. No firm update has been provided on Zinchenko’s injury.
Potential return date: Wednesday, February 21 vs Porto
Fabio Vieira
There is positive news when it comes to Fabio Vieira, who underwent groin surgery in November.
He has stepped up his recovery in recent weeks and it is believed he is pushing to be included in the squad against Porto, as he closes in on a return.
“He’s very close,” Arteta said last week. ‘He’s been training already for a few days with the team.
“So I think it’s very close. He’ll be back probably faster than we expected and he’s in a good place.”
Potential return date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 vs Porto
Jurrien Timber
Making his Premier League debut on the opening day of the season, Jurien Timber suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury and has been on the sidelines side.
There is optimism that the defender will return before the end of the campaign, and he was has been named in the club’s squad for Champions League knockout stages.
“It was a huge blow,” said Arteta, when asked about Timber’s injury. “Everyone could see from day one what he was going to bring to the team. “The versatility, the quality, the leadership. And an ability that we did not have in the backline. It was a huge blow.
Potential return date: Unknown
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