Latest Arsenal injury news as five players sidelined and Mikel Arteta handed Dubai boost

Latest Arsenal injury news ahead of their trip to Leicester on Sunday

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is currently in Dubai on a training camp with his squad

Arsenal are back in action when they travel to Leicester City this weekend. Mikel Arteta’s side make the trip to the King Power Stadium looking to secure their third successive Premier League win.

The Gunners have been in excellent form in the top flight, having not lost any of their last 14 matches dating back to the 1-0 defeat at Newcastle United in September. But with five draws included in that, Arteta’s men are no doubt going to be keen to turn one point into three on a more consistent basis.

In preparation for the final stretch of the season, Arteta took his Arsenal side out to Dubai for a warm weather training camp. During their time in the Middle East, the Gunners were boosted with the return of one player to full training and another as part of the travelling group.

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With this in mind, football.london take a look at the Gunners’ current injury situation….

Gabriel Martinelli

Martinelli is facing more than a month on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring issue against Newcastle last Wednesday. He is set to miss Premier League fixtures against Leicester, West Ham and Nottingham Forest, while becoming doubtful for the trip to Manchester United on Sunday, March 9.

Potential return date: vs Chelsea on March 16.

Bukayo Saka

Saka underwent hamstring surgery in December and has not featured since. The Arsenal winger was included in the club’s trip to Dubai and there is a belief that he could be back in March.

Potential return date: March.

Ben White

White has not played since undergoing surgery on a knee injury in November. But the 27-year-old returned to Arsenal training last week and there is hope he could return to face Leicester on Saturday.

Potential return date: vs Leicester on February 15.

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Tomiyasu has played just once for Arsenal this season and his return date is unclear. At this stage, it’s not known when the Japan international is going to be back available.