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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provides Bukayo Saka injury update

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Leandro Trossard have recovered from recent injury concerns.

However, Ben White is set to be sidelined for “months” following knee surgery.

Speaking ahead of Saturday’s clash with Nottingham Forest, Arteta said: “Trossard seems to be ok, he trained this morning and seems to be feeling good.

“Bukayo and Declan have their first session today. Very good as well. Ben [White] is going to be out for months, unfortunately.

On White, he added: “It’s been different kinds of struggles. It’s never been the same thing. It’s not been improving. It got to a point a where we have to protect the player.”

Arteta added that defender Riccardo Calafiori is expected to rejoin the squad next week, while Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain unavailable.

Speaking about Tomiyasu, he said: “He’s gonna be away now for a few weeks to continue with his treatment and change his environment a bit.

‘He’s a guy that will work 24 hours to be fit and he feels terrible being out. Hopefully it can unlock him.”

Saka and Rice limped off during Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea before the international break and later withdrew from the England squad.

Trossard picked up an injury during Belgium’s match against Israel on Sunday.

Arteta also revealed discussions with the Kroenke family during the break, focusing on the club’s future following sporting director Edu’s departure.

“It’s always really positive to spend time together,” he said.

“We had time to talk about the windows and we’re taking the club after Edu. It’s a joy to spend time with them. They have so much experience in the sport.

“You feel the ambition and how close they live every day with us.”

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