Arsenal Injury News

Shkodran Mustafi has failed to recover from the thigh injury he picked up during Arsenal's loss to Manchester United. He could return for the midweek West Ham clash.

Santi Cazorla has suffered another setback in his recovery from an Achilles injury and Wenger is hopeful he will return before the end of the campaign.

Arsene Wenger says it is possible that Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi could play against Southampton this weekend after limping out of Saturday's defeat to Manchester United.

Arsene Wenger has described news of Santi Cazorla's ninth achilles operation as "disastrous" and "sad" and is unsure how badly it will affect plans for a January comeback.

Alexandre Lacazette will miss the visit of Manchester United on Saturday after the Arsenal striker suffered a groin injury during the win over Huddersfield.

Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has confirmed that he will have to delay his return to action having forced to undergo a new surgery on his achilles tendon.

Theo Walcott missed Arsenal's last three games across all competitions due to an illness, but could return for the Gunners' clash against Huddersfield.

Mesut Ozil missed Arsenal's victory over Burnley and Arsene Wenger does not expect him back for the midweek clash against Huddersfield Town.

Arsene Wenger has maintained two different teams for the Premier League and the cup competitions and is hoping it will help them during the busy festive period.

Theo Walcott will remain sidelined for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday, although has now returned to training following an illness.

Arsene Wenger insists it was always the plan to replace Danny Welbeck at half-time of Arsenal's 1-0 Europa League defeat to FC Cologne on Thursday night.

Danny Welbeck could make his first appearance for more than five weeks when Arsenal travel to Cologne tomorrow and Arsene Wenger is convinced he will go to next year's World Cup.

Walcott, 28, is down with a bout of illness and is being assessed by the Gunners' medical staff at the club's London Colney training base.

David Ospina has not played for Arsenal since 28 September due to a groin injury and could start against cologne on Thursday.

Mustafi was rated as a doubt by Wenger on Thursday, but the defender was seen training with the first-team on Friday ahead of Arsenal's game against Tottenham.

Welbeck has missed the Gunners' last six matches with a hamstring injury but, provided he suffers no complications, is likely to feature against Spurs.

Danny Welbeck will be available for Arsenal's game against Spurs on Saturday (18 November) following his recovery from a hamstring injury.

Arsenal could be without striker Olivier Giroud for the visit of Tottenham Hotspur to The Emirates Stadium this weekend.

Kolasinac, who arrived on a free transfer from Schalke this summer, has quickly grown into an influential figure at the Emirates.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Sunday's trip to Manchester City will come too soon for David Ospina, Shkodran Mustafi and Danny Welbeck.

Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla is still confident of returning to action in the New Year after detailing his horrendous struggle with an achilles injury.

Arsenal left-back Sead Kolasinac suffered a recurrence of a hip injury during the Gunners' 2-1 victory over Swansea City on Saturday (28 October).

Manager Arsene Wenger has praised the depth of Arsenal's options in the final third before Carabao Cup fourth round clash against Norwich City.

Koeman made five changes as Everton suffered a narrow defeat to Lyon on Thursday (19 October) and is set to rotate against the Gunners.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that forgotten Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy's first-team exile will end against Red Star Belgrade on Thursday night.

Sanchez and Ramsey missed Arsenal's loss to Watford on Saturday (14 October) while Koscielny suffered a muscular injury during the game.

Koscielny and Kolasinac were labelled minor doubts by Wenger on Thursday, but the duo trained with the first-team ahead of Arsenal's game against Watford.

Arsenal face being without seven first team players for the trip to Watford with Alexis Sanchez and Laurent Koscielny needing late fitness tests.

Arsenal could be without Shkodran Mustafi and Laurent Koscielny for their clash against Watford, while Mesut Ozil, Danny Welbeck and Francis Coquelin also remain doubts.

Shkodran Mustafi is likely to miss a big chunk of games for Arsenal after suffering suspected torn ligaments during Germany's win over Azerbaijan.