Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Chelsea: Bukayo Saka, Max Dowman, Mikel Merino latest
Arsenal will aim to book their place in the EFL Cup final when they welcome Chelsea to the Emirates Stadium for the second leg of their semi-final on Tuesday evening.
The Gunners hold a one-goal lead heading into their first leg at home thanks to a 3-2 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the first leg.
Here, Sports mole rounds up all the latest injury and suspension news from Arsenal ahead of their showdown with Chelsea.
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Status: Doubt
Type of injury: Not specified
Possible return date: Undetermined
Bukayo Saka was withdrawn from Arsenal’s squad against Leeds United after feeling a problem in the warm-up, and the winger remains a doubt for Tuesday’s clash.
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Status: Doubt
Type of injury: Foot
Possible return date: Undetermined
Mikel Merino has been absent from Arsenal’s last two squads due to a reported foot problem, and the midfielder is not expected to return for the encounter with Chelsea.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Ankle
Possible return date: February 14 (vs. Wigan Athletic)
16-year-old phenom Max Dowman is expected to remain sidelined with an ankle injury that is expected to keep him out of action until the end of the month.
ARSENAL SUSPENSION LIST
Arsenal have no players suspended for Tuesday’s match.