Arsenal handed boost as 4 key players return to training ahead of Nottingham Forest clash
Arsenal have been handed a boost as Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Riccardo Calafiori have returned to training ahead of upcoming Premier League clash. The Gunners are set to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday, November 23, at Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta confirmed that the four players trained on Friday morning, as per @afcstuff on X.
Leandro Trossard picked up an injury in Belgium's UEFA Nations League clash against Israel and had to leave the pitch in the 37th minute on November 17. Following the match, reports emerged that the forward had picked up an impact injury, according to @now_arsenaI on X.
Declan Rice broke his toe during Arsenal's 1-0 defeat against Newcastle United in the Premier League on November 2 and had to miss their UEFA Champions League loss against Inter Milan on November 6. The 25-year-old midfielder returned to action in the Gunners' league clash against Chelsea ahead of the international break, but had to be subbed off in the second half.
Bukayo Saka, meanwhile, also had to be taken off the pitch after sustaining an injury against the Blues. Saka and Rice were both unable to join the England national squad for international duty.
Riccardo Calafiori suffered a knee injury in Arsenal's 1-0 win against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League on October 22. The Italian defender has been out of action for 31 days, missing five matches for the Gunners.
The Gunners have recorded two draws, two defeats, and one win in their last five Premier League fixtures. They are ranked fourth on the table with 19 points from 11 matches. The potential return of these four players will be a massive boost for Mikel Arteta's squad, who will be looking for a win against Nottingham Forest to climb up the ranks.
Ian Wright and Roy Keane share predictions ahead of Arsenal's PL clash against Nottingham Forest
Arsenal legend lan Wright and Manchester United legend Roy Keane shared their predictions for Arsenal's upcoming clash against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. While speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, both pundits predicted a win for the Gunners.
lan Wright mentioned how the Gunners need to do better in the league to be in contention for the title race and said:
"We need to get back on track. I think we beat them 2-1 or 2-0. Odegaard’s back, it’s all over."
"I’m with you, 2-1 or 2-0 I agree, good shout Wrighty," added Roy Keane.
Gunners captain Martin Ødegaard sustained an ankle injury during international duty for Norway in September, which led him to miss 14 club games. The midfielder returned to action in their league clash against Chelsea on November 10 and marked his return with an assist.
Overall, Arsenal have a good record against Nottingham Forest, having won 54 out of 105 matches that they played against each other, with Forest managing 29 victories. The Gunners have also bagged six wins in their last seven fixtures against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
