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Mikel Arteta has updated the Arsenal squad status ahead of the Champions League quarter-final against Sporting CP. Arsenal aims to secure a spot in the semi-finals after winning the first leg 1-0 in Lisbon.
Early Arsenal team news: Arteta gives updates on Saka and Rice
Mikel Arteta has provided an update on his Arsenal squad ahead of tomorrowâs Champions League quarter-final against Sporting CP.
Arsenal welcome the Portuguese side to the Emirates for the second leg of their last-eight tie.
Kai Havertzâs late goal in Lisbon earned Arsenal a 1-0 win in the first meeting, as the Gunners look to progress to the semi-finals for the second consecutive campaign.
Arsenal are set to be without Bukayo Saka for the clash, though Arteta has suggested the winger could return for this weekendâs crucial Premier League clash at Manchester City. Saka missed the clubâs 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth at the weekend.
âIt was something he had been carrying for a while,â Arteta said at his pre-match press conference.
âIt was an Achilles issue. No [setback], there is progression. Hopefully, itâs a matter of days and not weeks.
âBut he has to see how he responds when he increases his load.â
Declan Rice is also a doubt. The midfielder landed awkwardly against Bournemouth on Sunday and will require a late fitness test.
âHe has played a lot of games, and that is part of the issue,â Arteta said on the midfielderâs condition.
âHe is going to try to do everything he possibly can to be with us tomorrow evening. Thatâs for sure.â
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Mikel Arteta has not specified Bukayo Saka's injury status in the latest update.
Arsenal won the first leg 1-0 in Lisbon, thanks to a late goal from Kai Havertz.
The second leg is scheduled to take place tomorrow at the Emirates Stadium.

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