22 days ago

Mikel Arteta Sits Martin Odegaard, Gives Bukayo Saka Update Before Chelsea Game

Odegaard to miss Arsenal’s Cup semi-final second leg vs Chelsea as a precaution. Arteta told Sky, “During the Leeds game, he felt a little niggle… we tried yesterday, but he wasn’t comfortable,” adding he hopes he’s back for the weekend. On Saka, he said, “We need to have more tests.” Mikel Merino is out, too and will have foot surgery.