Mikel Arteta has provided a fitness update on his squad ahead of Arsenal's Champions League clash with Kairat Almaty, with the manager confirming several key absences for the midweek fixture, Softfootball reports.
The Arsenal boss confirmed that defensive pair William Saliba and Jurrien Timber will not be available after missing training earlier in the week, with the club opting to manage their workload carefully ahead of the weekend.
The update was shared via the club's official X handle following his media duties at the Sobha Realty Training Centre. Arteta said:
