Updates on Jurrien Timber, Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard emerged from Arsenal’s open training session ahead of facing Bayer Leverkusen.
Arsenal return to action after taking a huge step closer to the Premier League title after Saturday evening’s win over Everton at the Emirates.
Focus now shifts to the Champions League, with work to be done in the round of 16 second leg against Bayer Leverkusen.
The Gunners trained in an open session at Colney ahead of Tuesday night’s clash, which is when some injury updates appeared.
After Timber was taken off against Everton due to fitness concerns, the Dutchman did not appear in training pre-Leverkusen, as per journalist Tom Canton.
Canton also noted that Odegaard was still missing from the group, as the captain continues to nurse a knock.
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Arsenal injury boost ahead of Bayer Leverkusen as Leandro Trossard returns
It’s bad news about Timber, who undoubtedly needed a rest, having played a huge amount of minutes this season.
The update from training wasn’t all doom and gloom, however, as Trossard returned.
Trossard hasn’t featured since the FA Cup win over Mansfield Town, seeing Mikel Arteta’s options on the flank decrease.
With three goal contributions in the Champions League this season, it’s a good time for the experienced Belgian to return.
All eyes will be on how Arteta chooses to line up against Leverkusen following the latest drop of injury news, with Timber needing replacing and Trossard possibly finding a way back into the starting XI.
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