Arteta Provides Updates on Key Arsenal Injuries

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided updates on the fitness of key players ahead of their Carabao Cup match against Preston North End. Gabriel Magalhaes, who sustained a knee injury in a recent match against Liverpool, is reported to have avoided serious damage and is being assessed; however, he may miss the upcoming cup game. Riccardo Calafiori is set to be sidelined for a few weeks due to a knee injury. Martin Odegaard is progressing in his recovery from an ankle injury but remains out for now. Jurrien Timber, who left the Liverpool match due to fatigue, is fit with no new injuries detected. Arteta emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum and competing across all tournaments while addressing comparisons made between him and Jose Mourinho.