A look at the final injury news surrounding Arsenal and Tottenham ahead of the North London derby.
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Arsenal and Tottenham are now just hours away from the North London derby, with an interesting derby clash laying in wait at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Gunners will go into the game desperate to put things right after blowing a two-goal lead to draw with bottom club Wolves during the week.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are looking to get off on the right foot under new interim boss Igor Tudor, while also looking to put more distance between themselves and the bottom three. Ahead of the game, we have put together the final injury news surrounding both teams.
Dominic Solanke - Fit
There was some doubt over Solanke through illness, but Tudor has said: “Solanke had some problems with his throat, but he made today some training.”
Wilson Odobert - Out
Odobert is now out for the season. It has been confirmed: “We can confirm that Wilson Odobert has sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee... Wilson will see a specialist next week before undergoing surgery, and will then commence his rehabilitation with our medical staff.”
Destiny Udogie - Out
Frank confirmed before his departure: “Unfortunately, Destiny has a hamstring injury; he is out for the next four to five weeks.”
Cristian Romero - Out (Suspended)
Romero is suspended after being sent off with a straight red card against Manchester United recently.
Kevin Danso - Out
Frank said recently: “Kevin, he met the consultant, it's going forward, but still weeks before he's available.” Danso will be at least a couple of weeks.
Pedro Porro - Out
Tudor has said there will be no returness, so Porro will remain out.
Lucas Bergvall - Out
Frank said: “Unfortunately, Lucas picked up an ankle injury, so we keep being very unlucky with injuries, and it looks like it could be a longer one. He's been assessed over these two days, so [in terms of a RTP] timeframe, I'll know more about the next couple of days.” Bergvall is expected to miss around six weeks more.
Ben Davies - Out
Davies has undergone ankle surgery and will be absent until some time in April.
Richarlison - Out
Richarlison could be back next week or the week after.
Rodrigo Bentancur - Out
Bentancur has undergone surgery on his right hamstring and he will be absent until at least after the March international break.
Mohammed Kudus - Out
Kudus has been ruled out for months with a hamstring issue. Frank has confirmed: “Mohammed, unfortunately, is a bigger one to the tendon in the quad. That is one where we expect him back after the March international break.”
Dejan Kulusevski - Out
Frank has said: “Deki has another appt at the end of this week, then we'will know more. Of course, without the UCL squad, it's a sign of that; it's not tomorrow. I don't know [if he will play again this season].”
James Maddison - Out
Maddison is out for much - if not all - of the season with a knee injury. Frank said in December: “It's very early stages. It's still a long-term injury, so it's good to see him out there, but very early stages. There's no specific time frame. It will be a long time, unfortunately, before he's available.”
Martin Odegaard - Doubt
Arteta said ahead of this one: “Well, we have to wait until tomorrow, but there is a big possibility that they are available for the game.”
Kai Havertz - Doubt
The same update applies.
Mikel Merino - Out
Merino is not going to miss the rest of the season after a foot fracture. Arteta said after the Spaniard’s surgery: “Well, I think the doctors were really happy the way it went. Yeah, now it starts. Obviously, it's a long process. You're talking about bone healing, so you need to be patient. You respect the timings, and I'm sure Mikel is going to do everything that he possibly can to speed up the process. We're talking about months, whether it's three, four or five, we don't know.”
Max Dowman - Out
Arteta said this week: “Max is still not available. The rest, we will see when we make the medical meeting. He's doing very well. I think he will be with us in a week or so, and then he just needs to pick up the rhythm and be available for us.” Dowman will be another couple of weeks.