Arsenal Score Today: Arteta Reveals Odegaard And Trossard Injury Update

Arsenal Score Today: Manager Mikel Arteta says the club will make a late call on whether Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard will be available for the upcoming Premier League match against Everton.

Arteta’s Latest On Odegaard And Trossard

Arteta confirmed that a decision on both attacking players will be taken only after consultation with the medical staff. Odegaard has not featured since coming off the bench to provide an assist in the north London derby against Tottenham last month, and the midfielder has missed the last four matches across all competitions with a lingering knee issue.

The Norway coach recently raised concerns that Odegaard might not return until late March at the earliest. Trossard was substituted in the 2-1 FA Cup win at Mansfield after picking up a knock and did not make the squad for the Champions League last-16 first-leg draw with Bayer Leverkusen, despite returning to training at London Colney on the eve of that game.

On the pair’s fitness, Arteta said: “Let’s see. We will have to wait and see, speak to the doctors on whether they are involved or not. ” If both are cleared, Arteta would have almost an entirely healthy group to choose from for the Everton fixture.

Arsenal Score Today: Squad Picture And Confirmed Absentees

While the potential returns of Odegaard and Trossard could bolster the team, Arsenal do have one confirmed long-term absentee. Versatile midfielder Mikel Merino is facing months on the sidelines after undergoing surgery in February for a rare foot injury.

Everton’s fitness issues were also outlined in the build-up. The Toffees hope defender Jarrad Branthwaite will be available after being substituted late in their 2-0 win over Burnley with fatigue. Manager David Moyes will be without Manchester City loanee Jack Grealish for the rest of the season following an operation for a stress fracture in his left foot. Club captain Seamus Coleman could return from a knock, while Argentine midfielder Charly Alcaraz remains sidelined.

Arteta’s late-call approach means final team news for the match will only be clear in the hours before kick-off, when medical checks and training assessments are complete.