Injuries Impact North London Derby Preparations

Ahead of the high-stakes North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shared mixed injury updates. While defender Riccardo Calafiori may return to bolster the squad, the situation concerning striker Gabriel Jesus is dire, as he suffered a knee injury in the FA Cup against Manchester United and was stretchered off. Arteta expressed deep concern over Jesus's condition, indicating it does not look good. Meanwhile, Reiss Nelson, currently on loan at Fulham, is making positive strides in recovery from a hamstring injury, with hopes for his return by the end of January. Tottenham also welcomes back Richarlison after a series of injuries, which could be crucial for the team's performance against Arsenal. Both teams are navigating injury challenges as they prepare for this critical match.