Mikel Arteta offers Riccardo Calafiori injury update as Arsenal hope for major boost for Aston Villa clash - Gunners hope to have defender back as they bid to keep pressure on Liverpool in title race

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed that Riccardo Calafiori and Ethan Nwaneri are back in training. The two players were spotted in training with the rest of the squad, ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb at the Emirates.

Arsenal have been bolstered by the return of injured defender Riccardo Calafiori and midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, manager Mikel Arteta said, as they get ready to resume their Champions League campaign against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

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Riccardo Calafiori has fully recovered from his latest injury as Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta confirmed he will be available for the Gunners’ Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb.The Italy

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Champions League game against Dinamo Zagreb at Emirates Stadium (kick-off 20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Arteta said "it's very positive news" that Riccardo Calafiori and Ethan Nwaneri have returned to training and will be available.

Nwaneri’s return is timely given Arsenal are light on options in attack. The 17-year-old scored in back-to-back games before his injury, emerging as an option on the right flank in the absence of Bukayo Saka. “It was a big setback because he (Nwaneri) was getting some consistency and more minutes,” said Arteta.

Riccardo Calafiori has shared an Arsenal training ground update as the club prepare for a Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa (kick-off 17:30). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Mikel Arteta's defensive woes are set to deepen with the anticipated absence of star defender William Saliba for the next fortnight, forcing a reshuffle in his backline. This comes at a crucial juncture for the Gunners as they strive to keep pace with Premier League leaders Liverpool and secure a direct entry into the Champions League group stage.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that both Jorginho and Jurrien Timber are available to face Tottenham, while Riccardo Calafiori's injury is not a serious one

Mikel Arteta says that Arsenal defender William Saliba is “evolving well” after sustaining a muscular injury last week but will miss his side’s Champions League game against Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.