Arsenal Faces Injury Concerns Ahead of Chelsea Clash
Key players Declan Rice and Kai Havertz are doubtful for Sunday's Premier League match at Stamford Bridge due to injuries.
- Declan Rice is a major doubt for Arsenal's match against Chelsea due to a broken toe, with his participation to be decided after a late fitness test.
- Kai Havertz suffered a head injury requiring stitches during Arsenal's recent match against Inter Milan, casting uncertainty over his availability.
- Martin Odegaard made a brief return from injury against Inter Milan and hopes to start against Chelsea, though his full participation remains undecided.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Mikel Merino is also a doubt after feeling unwell prior to the Inter Milan match.
- Arsenal is currently fifth in the Premier League standings, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea but trailing in goal difference.