Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard not dominated out by Mikel Arteta for North London derby, whereas Micky van de Ven anticipated to return for Spurs | Soccer Information

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has refused to rule Martin Odegaard out for Sunday’s North London derby, whereas Micky van de Ven is predicted to return for Tottenham.

Arteta’s feedback come as a shock after Odegaard suffered an ankle damage for Norway through the worldwide break, which the staff physician stated would probably take three weeks to heal.

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Arteta, who’s already with out Declan Rice (suspension) and Mikel Merino (damage), insists Odegaard may nonetheless be obtainable for the journey Spurs.

He stated: “We want some extra assessments. Let’s have a look at what occurs within the subsequent day or so. [It will be Friday] afternoon most likely. Let’s have a look at the extent of the damage and the way rapidly we are able to get him again. Martin desires to be right here on daily basis however we have now to attend and see.

“I go away that to the physician. He is prepared and he desires to be current in each sport. We want to verify we all know first how good he’s or not.

“Gamers with 48 hours are at all times obtainable. Let’s have a look at what occurs.”

Gabriel Jesus has missed Arsenal’s final two video games with a groin damage, however is predicted to return if he comes by the coaching periods earlier than Sunday’s sport.

New-signing Riccardo Calafiori, in the meantime, shall be assessed over the weekend earlier than a choice is taken on his availability.

Spurs are set to have Van de Ven and Dominic Solanke match for Sunday’s go to of Arsenal after they missed the defeat at Newcastle earlier than the worldwide break.

A late name shall be made on Yves Bissouma after he sustained a problem whereas away with Mali on worldwide responsibility.

“Micky’s good, he is educated throughout the worldwide break and it was good for him to stick with us to construct him again up so he is able to go,” Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou advised the official membership web site.

“Dom’s improved as nicely and educated the again half of this week. We nonetheless have two days to go along with these guys so hopefully they get by coaching OK and can be found.”

On Bissouma, Postecoglou stated: “He is received a little bit of a problem, however we’ll take a look at him over the following couple of days and see the way it settles.”

Arsenal’s subsequent seven video games – will this outline their season?

September 15: Tottenham (A), Premier League, stay on Sky Sports activities, kick-off 2pm

September 19: Atalanta (A), Champions League, kick-off 8pm

September 22: Man Metropolis (A), Premier League, stay on Sky Sports activities, kick-off 4.30pm

September 25: Bolton (H), Carabao Cup third spherical, stay on Sky Sports activities+, kick-off 7.45pm

September 28: Leicester (H), Premier League, kick-off 3pm

October 1: Paris Saint-Germain (H), Champions League, kick-off 8pm

October 5: Southampton (H), Premier League, kick-off 3pm

Arsenal advised to put on away equipment at Tottenham

The Premier League has dominated that Arsenal should put on their away equipment throughout this weekend’s journey to Tottenham, stay on Sky Sports activities, resulting from a equipment conflict with Spurs.

The Gunners at all times put on their conventional residence equipment of purple and white for each north London derby fixtures, however the Premier League and refereeing physique PGMOL have dominated that Arsenal’s present residence strip “options an excessive amount of white, thus clashing with Tottenham’s conventional colors”.

Arsenal will subsequently put on their black away shirt for this Sunday’s match, with the Premier League additionally ruling that Tottenham should put on their away shirt for January’s journey to the Emirates as nicely.