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Arsenal have seen their injury concerns increase ahead of facing Everton in the Premier League this weekend.
The latter has since made a full recovery and he was named on the bench in the last two games but Mikel Arteta now has a big concern over Bukayo Saka after the winger lasted just ten minutes of the 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
With Everton, Fleetwood, Liverpool, Slavia Praha and Hull all on the horizon for the Gunners in the next fortnight, the squad is going to be tested in their attempts to battle on four fronts.
Bukayo Saka
Arsenal were handed a major injury scare after Bukayo Saka was forced off against Bayern Munich.
Saka had wriggled away from Alphonso Davies and got Arsenal on the attack, drifting into space and playing a pass out wide.
However, immediately after playing that pass under no real pressure, Saka went down clutching his left leg and signalled to the bench.
There is now a nervous wait to learn the severity of Saka's injury, which Arteta confirmed was a quad issue.
Bukayo Saka
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"We lost Bukayo, who actually was having a great game," Arteta said.
"They are a bit concerned. A player that has to come off with a really sharp pain is never good news but we have to wait and see."
Potential return date: Saturday October 24, vs Everton (H)
Piero Hincapie
Piero Hincapie was a victim of some horrid luck as he picked up an ankle injury after the defeat of Leeds.
He was carried off the pitch after picking up a knock during the warm-down.
Hincapie has since missed both Champions League games against Lille and Bayern Munich, as well as the Premier League win over Nottingham Forest.
Close to a return: Piero Hincapie
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However, after taking part in individual training before the 2-2 draw with Bayern, there is a chance the Ecuador international is available for selection at the weekend.
"If he is able to train the next few days he can be available for Everton, which is great news."
Potential return date: Saturday October 24, vs Everton (H)
Christos Tzolis
Christos Tzolis suffered a hamstring injury in Greece’s penultimate Nations League fixture, a 2-2 draw at home against the Netherlands.
“Tzolis has a muscle injury, and he's going to be out for a few weeks,” the Arsenal manager said. “He's not available yet.”
Christos Tzolis missed the win over Leeds
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If the three-week timeframe is accurate, Tzolis will be back in contention for the visit of Everton to north London on October 24, which is followed by a trip to Fleetwood in the Carabao Cup last 16 and showdown with Liverpool at Anfield.
Potential return date: Saturday October 24 vs Everton (H)
William Saliba
William Saliba has yet to play for Arsenal this season due to a long-term back injury that he exacerbated while on duty for France at the World Cup finals this summer.
Though he avoided surgery, he was expected to be sidelined for a period of months in a huge blow to Arteta.
In good news, Saliba has recently resumed working individually back out on the grass at Arsenal’s training ground as he steps up his recovery.
“Next week, we have another MRI with him to see how the healing process is at the moment,” Arteta said.
“Every sign so far has been very, very positive. It will be great to have him."
Potential return date: December