Asked if they could be back in early April, the Spaniard said: “I think so but again let’s see how they evolve in the next few weeks to make the right steps and then after that, they’ve been out for a long, long time, so we’re going to have to integrate them as well gradually.
Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge has capitulated in recent weeks and midfielder Jorginho says his side need to “find the solutions” to their goalscoring problems.
Season-ending injuries to Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, in addition to Saka and Martinelli’s absence, has hurt Arteta, whose side are now 13 points behind runaway leaders Liverpool.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is hoping for some good news from his medical department on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
The Gunners have failed to find the back of the net in their last two league games as they followed up Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to West Ham with a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.