Overview
- Declan Rice missed the Brugge trip due to illness and is in contention subject to assessment in Friday’s training.
- William Saliba has yet to train with the group and is doubtful for Wolves, with Arteta saying he expects the defender to be fit for Everton next week.
- Jurrien Timber and Leandro Trossard were described as a matter of days from returning after knocks, with availability to be decided after training.
- Defensive options remain thin as Gabriel Magalhães and Cristhian Mosquera are still out, Kai Havertz continues his knee recovery, and Riccardo Calafiori is suspended.
- Gabriel Jesus returned in the 3-0 win at Club Brugge and Arteta ruled out selling him, saying he has the quality to push for a starting role.