Arsenal have been handed a double injury boost ahead of Wednesday’s Carabao cup tie against Brentford at the Emirates Stadium. Center back Sokratis Papashathopoulos was substituted early in the first half of Arsenal’s win over Everton in the weekend in what appeared to be a serious knee injury but it has been revealed that the Greek’s injury is not as initially feared.
Left back sead kolasinac is also back in full training as is right back Carl Jenkinson. Below is the statement from Arsenal’s medical department..
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Right ankle from FC Vorskla match last Thursday. Continuing to be assessed ahead of Wednesday’s match with Brentford.
Sokratis
Right dead leg during Everton match on Sunday. Currently being assessed ahead of Wednesday’s match with Brentford.
Sead Kolasinac
Now back in full training following left knee injury.
Carl Jenkinson
Now back in full training following sprain to right ankle.
Dinos Mavropanos
Groin injury. Expected to return to full training in four weeks.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Small fracture to left fibula. Progressing well and now expected to return to full training in early October (initially aiming to return to training in November).
Laurent Koscielny
Right Achilles tendon repair. Now working outside. Aiming to return to full training in November.