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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has given major updates on the fitness of five first-team players ahead of their Carabao Cup clash against Brighton Wednesday, October 29. The Spanish coach gave mixed news about the availability of William Saliba, Gabriel Martinelli, Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice, and Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal last played against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, October 26. During the game, Arteta was forced to make some changes during the second half, while Martinelli needed treatment after the full-time whistle.
Speaking in a press conference on Tuesday, Arteta confirmed that Saliba and Martinelli will miss the game against the Seagulls because of injuries. On Saliba, the Gunners boss said:
"He's out. We are assessing him, but he won't be involved in this match."
On Martinelli's fitness, Arteta added:
"It looks like he's going to be out as well. We have to do some more tests and see the extent of the injury, but this game is going to be too early for him."
Winger Bukayo Saka is not certain for the game after pulling out from the game against Crystal Palace because of illness.
"He is going to be fine," Arteta said of the England international.
However, there was positive news for Arsenal fans as Arteta disclosed that Calafiori and Rice will both be available for selection. Tomorrow's clash against Brightonwill be Arsenal's 250th game in the history of the Carabao Cup. The Gunners defeated Port Vale in the third round to set up a clash with Fabioan Hurzeler's men.
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