A look at the latest injury news surrounding Arsenal and Tottenham as they prepare for the North London derby.
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The latest edition of the North London derby is almost here, with Arsenal and Tottenham facing off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners are now inside the last quarter of the season after playing on Wednesday, and the title is their clear focus as they look to assert their derby dominance.
Tottenham start the last quarter of their season here, and they will be looking to spark their survival bid to life with a derby win, while new interim boss Igor Tudor will be looking to get his reign off to a winning start. Ahead of the derby, we have rounded up all the latest injury news surrounding both teams.
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.”
Pedro Porro - Doubt
Porro is looking at returning here, but it is no certainty.
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 - Doubt
Before his departure that Richarlison had an outside chance of returning here.
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.”
Riccardo Calafiori - Fit
Calafiori will be ready to go here.
Martin Odegaard - Doubt
Arteta said during the week: “No, for Wolves, he is not going to be fit. But for Sunday, we are very hopeful that he can be with us.”
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.
Arteta said earlier in the week: “Kai is the other one, again for the weekend; he is a possibility.”