Team news

Team news: Saka, White, Tierney

Here’s our latest team news ahead of Saturday’s match against Manchester City.

Hector Bellerin

Right thigh. Hector is now back in full training and available for selection after missing the last two matches with a tight thigh.

Gabriel Magalhaes

Right knee. Gabriel sustained an injury to his right knee whilst with the Brazilian Olympic Squad. Gabriel is progressing well and is now back in training with the squad. 

Eddie Nketiah

Right ankle. Eddie sustained bruising to his right ankle during the friendly match against Chelsea on 1 August. Eddie is working hard with the medical team and is aiming to be back in training in early September.

Thomas Partey

Right ankle. Thomas sustained an injury to ligaments in his right ankle during the friendly match against Chelsea on 1 August. Thomas is working hard with the medical team and is aiming to be back in training with the squad next week.

Ben White

Ben tested positive for Covid-19 and has missed the last two matches. Ben’s health and fitness will be continually monitored ahead of Saturday.

Alex Runarsson

Alex is now back in full training and available for selection following testing positive for Covid-19. 

Bukayo Saka

Right knee. Bukayo is in full training and available for selection after taking a knock to his knee during Wednesday’s match.

Kieran Tierney

Kieran is in full training and available for selection after suffering from cramps in his thigh during Sunday’s match and being rested for Wednesday’s match at West Bromwich Albion.

Willian

Willian tested positive for Covid-19 and has missed the last three matches. Willian is well and now back in training.

As part of Premier League protocol, all members of our first team squad and support staff continue to be regularly tested for COVID-19.