
Trossard and Saliba face late fitness tests before Chelsea clash
Mikel Arteta has given an update on Arsenal's squad ahead of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea. Both Leandro Trossard and William Saliba are uncertain for the match, with their availability to be decided shortly before kickoff. Arteta emphasized that the team will adapt to any changes, despite the potential absence of key players. Injuries have left Arsenal with limited defensive options.
Match highlights
- Leandro Trossard and William Saliba are being assessed and may miss the Carabao Cup semi-final against Chelsea.
- Arteta described the injuries to Saliba and Trossard as “nothing serious” but did not specify when they would return.
- Saliba, Trossard, and Hincapie missed Arsenal's FA Cup third round win at Portsmouth.
- Calafiori is recovering from a muscle injury and is still expected to be out for a few weeks.
- Cristhian Mosquera remains sidelined with an ankle injury, further reducing Arsenal's defensive options.