Arsenal face injury concerns ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid as Odegaard, Havertz and others miss training

Arsenal have been dealt fresh injury concerns as at least four key players missed Monday’s training session ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid.

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Arsenal injury news Atletico Madrid semi-final update showed that captain Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber, and Mikel Merino were all absent from the open training session.

Manager Mikel Arteta had earlier expressed optimism that Odegaard and Havertz could feature against the LaLiga side following Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham at the weekend.

However, both players were not spotted during preparations, raising doubts over their availability for the crucial European tie.

Timber and Merino remain long-term injury concerns, although there is hope they could return before the end of the season.

There was, however, positive news for Arsenal as Bukayo Saka participated fully in training after recently returning from injury against Fulham.

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The Gunners will be aiming to protect their advantage as they welcome Atletico Madrid for the decisive second leg.