Arsenal Injury Update: Eze and Calafiori Return to Training

TL;DR: Arsenal has added 2 available players to its squad while managing 1 ongoing absence ahead of the Champions League semi-final.

Arsenal enters the midweek Champions League semi-final with improved squad depth as Eberechi Eze participated in training, signaling a potential return from the recent knock. The midfielder’s involvement increases the pool of options for the first leg against Atletico Madrid, a direct contrast to the setback seen during the prior fixture against Newcastle United.

Defender Riccardo Calafiori also rejoined the session, marking his return after missing action since early April and providing 1 additional defensive option for the back line. While this restores 2 positions, manager Mikel Arteta noted that Kai Havertz’s issue remains a niggling concern, leading to the German’s exclusion from the match plan.

The net effect is a strengthened bench on paper, though the availability of 1 player does not erase the ongoing absence of defender Jurrien Timber. What to watch next is the final injury report released before departure, which will confirm whether the returning players are cleared to start.