Partey injury boost, absent trio - Three things spotted in Arsenal training ahead of Newcastle
The latest Arsenal training news has provided a number of injury hints ahead of the Gunners' Premier League clash against Newcastle
Partey boost
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be hoping that midfielder Thomas Partey can make his long-awaited return from injury in the coming weeks. Partey has been dealing with multiple setbacks recently, but Arteta stated that he is very close to a return and has been training both in the gym and on the grass.
Considering his progress, there is a possibility that Partey could make a cameo appearance against Newcastle United. However, Arteta emphasized the importance of ensuring that Partey is fully fit before he is put back in the starting lineup.
Overall, his return will be a significant boost for Arsenal, as his presence in midfield provides stability and defensive solidity.
Trio missing from training
While there is positive news regarding Partey, three key players were noticeably absent from the Arsenal training session. Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Gabriel Jesus were not present, and Arteta provided updates on their status.
Arteta mentioned that Gabriel Jesus and Alex Zinchenko are making progress with their respective injuries and should be back soon. However, Tomiyasu still requires more time to fully recover.
Their absence from training suggests that it is unlikely they will feature in the upcoming match against Newcastle. However, there is a possibility that they could return for the following game against Sheffield United.
Havertz hint
In terms of the starting lineup for the Newcastle match, there are hints that Kai Havertz could be included. Havertz has started the last four games in various positions, but the presence of Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka in a training game suggests that Havertz might also be part of the starting team.
Arteta has made minimal changes to the team recently, and it seems likely that Havertz will be given another opportunity. However, it remains to be seen whether he will start or make an appearance off the bench.
Considering Newcastle's physicality, Havertz's inclusion in the starting lineup could provide additional strength and presence in the midfield.
