Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli was not fit enough to make the matchday squad, for the win over Brentford. On site media noticed him on crutches in the post match mixed zone, so his foot injury makes Martinelli a doubt, at the very least, for Tuesday.
Midweek brings a Champions League round of 16 clash, the second leg, at home versus FC Porto.
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Kickoff: Tue. Mar. 12, 8pm, Emirates Stadium, London, UK
Competition: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Leg 2/2
Aggregate: Porto 1-0
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Result Probability: Arsenal FC 79% Extra Time 14% FC Porto 7%
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“We will try to get him back (for Porto). With Gabi it’s never too serious, because you know how he is.”
“He’s very close, he’s already doing something on the grass and, hopefully, we’re going to have him very close with us.”
Finally, Jurrien Timber is making great progress in his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury. It was initially though that he would be done for the season, but now he’s moving closer towards featuring again.
That said, it won’t be here, but instead some time after the international break.
“Jurrien is still not close enough to be part of the squad,” Arteta said recently.
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