Mikel Arteta has been forced to take a slightly different approach in his recent Arsenal training sessions with his squad hit by a number of injuries. The Gunners finally appeared in the clear regarding fitness concerns, minus Jurrien Timber as a long-term absentee, however four names have joined the growing injury list in the last two weeks.

Thomas Partey picked up another issue just before the away fixture against Sevilla in the Champions League with Emile Smith Rowe and Martin Odegaard suffering fresh blows in the last seven days. While Jesus have been confirmed as out. And now Eddie Nketiah is a doubt for the upcoming European game after he was not seen in Arsenal’s open training session at London Colney on Tuesday afternoon.

We understands that Nketiah picked up a knock in the defeat to Newcastle, although it is believed to be minor and he could therefore feature against Sevilla. Nonetheless, with the striker not in training, Arteta will have likely been thinking about how best to replace him if necessary.

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Despite the anger felt within the group regarding how Arsenal saw their unbeaten league run end at Newcastle, spirits were very high at London Colney. Zinchenko, Kai Havertz, Trossard and William Saliba were all spotted smiling during a number of drills.

Declan Rice and Gabriel Martinelli were also captured focus before both being seen full of joy as Arsenal appeared to end their session with a fun mini-game.

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