Arsenal and Brentford prepare for a high-stakes Premier League encounter at the Gtech Community Stadium while missing several key first-team players due to injury and suspension.
Arsenal travel to Brentford on Thursday night grappling with a mounting injury list that could see up to ten players sidelined.
Key stars Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard remain major doubts, while Leandro Trossard is a fresh concern after limping off against Sunderland.
Mikel Arteta remained tight-lipped on their fitness, stating, “The rest [of the injured players] we will see [about their availability].”
Keith Andrews’ Brentford side also faces significant absences, including the suspended Kevin Schade and ineligible loanee Reiss Nelson.
The Bees are further depleted by long-term injuries to Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo. Despite these setbacks, both London clubs are desperate for points to fuel their respective title and European ambitions.
Arteta noted the uncertainty surrounding his squad, simply adding, “Max is still not available.”