The third and final international break of the calendar year is here and for Arsenal, it marks another stoppage in the season before the real work begins.
Mikel Arteta currently has the team sat in fourth, nine points off the top of the Premier League with plenty to do to claw back at that deficit.
All isn’t lost as there’s plenty of time to get back into it but the Gunners will need a bit of luck to go their way.
Some of that fortune may involve injuries – plenty of which have gone against them so far – with the international break being a double-edged sword.
While some players could return to fitness, others may well suffer injuries while away with their national team.
So with that said, here’s a look at every Arsenal player on international duty this November and when they play.
England – Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka
Both Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are injury concerns for Arsenal after the duo failed to finish the side’s match against Chelsea.
They were still called up to the England squad, with hopes that they would be able to meet up with the squad.
However, it has since been confirmed that Rice and Saka have withdrawn from the England squad.
Norway – Martin Odegaard
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard wasn’t originally called up to the Norway squad for the international break.
However, reports have since stated that Odegaard will join up with Norway for the spell in some capacity.
Another U-turn followed stating that Odegaard won’t be playing for Norway over the coming two-week break.
Spain – David Raya and Mikel Merino
Spain pair David Raya and Mikel Merino have received call-ups for the recent squad as the next phase of Nations League action is underway.
Both players will be looking to secure a place in the first team of the European champions ahead of matches against Denmark and Switzerland.
- Denmark vs Spain – Friday, November 15 – 7:45pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
- Spain vs Switzerland – Monday, November 18 – 7:45pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
France – William Saliba
William Saliba has been called up to the France squad ahead of some crunch matches in the Nations League.
Matches against Israel and Italy are ahead for Les Bleus, who will take on the challenge without Kylian Mbappe.
- France vs Israel – Thursday, November 14 – 7:45pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
- Italy vs France – Sunday, November 17 – 7:45pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
Germany – Kai Havertz
Germany will be in Nations League action, with Kai Havertz hopeful of making an impact for the side in one of several positions.
The Arsenal star could feature in the forward line or midfield for games against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary.
- Germany vs Bosnia and Herzegovina – Saturday, November 16 – 7:45pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
- Hungary vs Germany – Tuesday, November 19 – 7:45pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
Brazil – Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes
World Cup qualification is on the cards for Brazil and their two Arsenal stars in Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes.
The side sit fourth in the table and will have to take on Venezuela and Uruguay to try and land some important points.
- Venezuela vs Brazil – Thursday, November 14 – 9pm (GMT) – Premier Sports 2
- Brazil vs Uruguay – Wednesday, November 20 – 12:45am (GMT) – Premier Sports 2
Belgium – Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard will have to help Belgium revive their Nations League campaign after picking up just one win so far.
The side have Italy and Israel in some tough fixtures to pull themselves higher up their tough group stage.
- Belgium vs Italy – Thursday, November 14 – 7:45pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
- Israel vs Belgium – Sunday, November 17 – 7:45pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
Netherlands – Jurrien Timber
After recently returning from injury, Jurrien Timber is back in the Netherlands squad to help them in their Nations League campaign.
With just one win in four games, the Arsenal defender will have to help the side bounce back against Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Netherlands vs Hungary – Saturday, November 16 – 7:45pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
- Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Netherlands – Tuesday, November 19 – 7:45pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
Ukraine – Oleksandr Zinchenko
While Oleksandr Zinchenko has struggled for minutes at Arsenal, he has been called up to the Ukraine squad for international duty.
Matches against Georgia and Albania await as the side are threatened with relegation from the group after just one win.
- Georgia vs Ukraine – Saturday, November 16 – 5pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
- Albania vs Ukraine – Tuesday, November 19 – 7:45pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
Poland – Jakub Kiwior
Another star who has struggled to feature for Arsenal this season is Jakub Kiwior, who will get some chances with Poland.
- Portugal vs Poland – Friday, November 15 – 7:45pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
- Poland vs Scotland – Monday, November 18 – 7:45pm (GMT) – N/A TV coverage
Tough matches against Portugal and Scotland await as the side look to avoid relegation to the group below.
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