Arsenal take on Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg, with plenty of work to be done if the Gunners want to reach the final of the competition.
Mikel Arteta will need his players to carry some of their goal-scoring form from their win over Manchester City into the clash.
Arsenal are 2-0 down to Newcastle on aggregate, following defeat at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of the competition.
The Gunners travel to St. James’ Park having struggled against Eddie Howe and the Magpies in recent season.
With Arsenal eyeing the Carabao Cup final, there are a few injury issues that could decide the tie between the two teams.
Arsenal injury news latest
Bukayo Saka
Arsenal are hopeful that Bukayo Saka’s hamstring injury won’t be a problem for much longer, with a potential return on the cards in the near future.
The winger has been out since December with a grade-three tear of the muscle and was pictured on crutches.
Those crutches have been ditched recently as his recovery steps up, with a target of a March return.
Ben White
Another long-term injury has seen Ben White out of action since undergoing knee surgery in November.
The defender has been touted with a potential return this month if all goes to plan.
Mikel Arteta gave an update on White’s injury, claiming he will miss the clash with Newcastle.
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Takehiro Tomiyasu has also suffered from a knee problem in recent months, struggling to get himself back to full fitness.
The defender was granted some time away from Arsenal to get back on the road to recovery once again.
Tomiyasu was spotted back in training but hasn’t featured back in a matchday squad yet and is unlikely to appear against Newcastle.
Gabriel Jesus
The fourth and final known injury issue at Arsenal is for Gabriel Jesus and his ACL problem which is set to sideline him for some time.
The forward is set for a long road to recovery, which may not see him back involved in the team until the end of 2025.
Newcastle injury news updates
Callum Wilson
Newcastle are set to be boosted by the return of Callum Wilson to the side for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.
The striker has been suffering from several different injury issues throughout the campaign but is available once again.
Joelinton
Joelinton is an injury doubt with a knee problem after being spotted wearing a brace over his leg in the past week.
Eddie Howe confirmed that the midfielder would be given every chance to prove his fitness with a late test.
Harvey Barnes
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has confirmed that forward Harvey Barnes won’t be available for the clash on Wednesday night.
It’s a thigh problem for the dangerous winger, who will be relying on his teammates to see out the lead from the first leg.
Jamaal Lascelles
Jamaal Lascelles is recovering from a serious knee injury that has kept him out of action for some time at Newcastle.
The defender is eyeing a return in March, with his recovery now stepping up.
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