Arsenal return to action when they take on Fulham in the Premier League on Tuesday.
Mikel Arteta’s squad has dispersed across the globe over the last two weeks, although the Spaniard had a handful of players who weren’t on international duty to work with at London Colney.
While the likes of Bukayo Saka, Ben White and Gabriel Martinelli remained at home, Arsenal had 14 senior players called up by their nations.
Three returned to N5 early, while many others made major contributions for their nations.
With that said, here are how many minutes every Arsenal player played on international duty ahead of the run-in.
David Raya
David Raya was an unused substitute in both of Spain’s games against the Netherlands, with Luis da la Fuente still favouring Unai Simon in between the sticks.
Total minutes played: 0
Jurrien Timber
Jurrien Timber was forced to withdraw from the Netherlands squad due to illness, so he didn’t feature in any of the Dutch team’s games against Spain.
He’s expected to be available for Arsenal’s clash with Fulham.
Total minutes played: 0
William Saliba
William Saliba was poor in France’s first leg against Croatia in the Nations League, playing the full 90 minutes as the Eastern European nation won 2-0.
However, the centre-back atoned for his first display with an exceptional showing in the second leg, where he played 120 minutes before France won on penalties.
There was no rest at all for Arsenal’s imperious defender.
Total minutes played: 210
Gabriel Magalhaes
Similarly to Saliba, Gabriel Maglhaes wasn’t at his best for Brazil when they beat Colombia, picking up a booking which meant he was suspended for the showdown against Argentina.
Due to this suspension, he did return to London earlier than expected, which certainly would’ve been welcomed by Arteta.
Total minutes played: 90
Riccardo Calafiori
Riccardo Calafiori was forced off the pitch in injury time of Italy’s first leg against Germany, limping off after slipping in bizarre fashion and appearing to injure his knee.
This meant he missed the second leg and he could now be out of action for several weeks.
Total minutes played: 90
Jakub Kiwior
Jakub Kiwior produced an indifferent performance during Poland’s 1-0 victory over Lithuania, before providing a more steady display in the 2-0 win over Malta.
The defender, who hasn’t featured much for Arsenal this season, managed 90 minutes in both matches for his nation.
Total minutes played: 180
Kieran Tierney
Kieran Tierney played just 14 minutes off the bench for Scotland in their win over Greece.
The Tartan Army then capitulated at Hampden Park in the second leg, losing 3-0, as Tierney came on at left-wing in the second half.
Total minutes played: 49
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Oleksandr Zinchenko starred for Ukraine in their 3-1 win over Belgium, registering an assist and playing the entire 90 minutes in midfield.
However, the Ukrainians threw the lead away in the second leg, as Zinchenko played 90 minutes at right-wing-back.
Total minutes played: 180
Myles Lewis-Skelly
Myles Lewis-Skelly scored on his international debut, slotting past Albania’s goalkeeper 20 minutes into his first cap after being played in by Jude Bellingham.
The teenager started both games under Thomas Tuchel, and was substituted late in both.
Total minutes played: 169
Thomas Partey
Thomas Partey returned to the Ghana set-up with an impressive performance in the Black Stars’ 5-0 win over Chad, playing 83 minutes before being substituted.
He then scored a brace for the West African nation against Madagascar, leading his country to a 3-0 win.
Total minutes played: 173
Declan Rice
Declan Rice thrived as a number six for England in games against Latvia and Albania.
Creating goals for Harry Kane in both games, Tuchel entrusted the midfielder to play as a single pivot for 80 odd minutes in both matches.
Total minutes played: 162
Mikel Merino
Mikel Merino scored a late equaliser for Spain against the Netherlands, pouncing on Bart Verbruggen’s fumble to give the Euro 2024 winners a draw in Rotterdam.
This came after he’d been introduced in the 84th minute, and this is when he made his entrance in the second leg, in which he scored a penalty in the shootout against the Dutch.
Total minutes played: 42
Martin Odegaard
Martin Odegaard captained Norway to two emphatic victories, registering four assists over the two games against Moldova and Israel.
Total minutes played: 180
Ethan Nwaneri
Ethan Nwaneri scored on his full England under-21 debut against Portugal’s youth side, days after making his first appearance at this level against France.
Cutting inside and curling into the far corner, the finish is becoming Nwaneri’s trademark.
Total minutes played: 72
Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard produced two dire performances for Belgium, and was hooked in both games.
Substituted at 0-0 of the second leg against Ukraine in the 69th minute, the winger’s national team went on to win 3-0 without him.
Total minutes played: 149
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