Latest Arsenal injury news for Tottenham with Odegaard update and Madueke as Arsenal handed major injury boost for Spurs clash after Gabriel update…

Latest injury updates for Arsenal ahead of the Tottenham match, including news on Odegaard and a boost regarding Madueke.

Arsenal has received a significant injury boost for the upcoming clash against Spurs following an update on Gabriel.

After Jesus, the £30m Arsenal player has returned to full training and is available for the match against Tottenham.

Mikel Arteta is facing eight injury concerns for the Premier League encounter with Tottenham, with two new issues arising from the international break.

This weekend, Arsenal will resume their Premier League campaign as they take on Tottenham in the North London Derby at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners currently lead the table by four points, despite missing three starters due to injuries. However, Arteta remains optimistic that several key players will be back as they navigate a busy schedule.

Arsenal is set to face a number of teams, including Spurs, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Everton, before Christmas. With such a packed fixture list, Arteta’s squad will face significant challenges.

Thanks to the efforts of sporting director Andrea Berta, the team has managed to cope so far, but Arteta will certainly prefer to have his full squad available. In light of this, football.london has compiled the latest updates on Arsenal’s injury situation.

Martin Odegaard

There is optimism that Odegaard may return from a six-week injury layoff for this weekend’s North London Derby, as reports indicate he has resumed training with the Arsenal team.

He was with Norway during the international break, although he did not play, as they secured qualification for the World Cup.

Arteta is expected to give a new update on Odegaard and several other players later today, following his hopeful comments before the domestic break.

Arteta’s comments: “Some of them, all of them, [could be available after the break], I don’t know. There are a lot of things that have to happen in the next two weeks, and everything has to be perfect, but I think we’ll be very close.”

Odegaard’s remarks: “It’s moving forward. The match today came a little too early… But it’s starting to look better, so hopefully I’ll be back soon.”

What Odegaard has stated: “Progress is being made. The match today came a bit too soon… However, things are starting to improve, so I hope to return shortly.”

Expected return date: Tottenham (H) – Sunday, November 23

Noni Madueke

Reports surfaced before the two-week domestic break indicating that Madueke was set to play against Sunderland.

The anticipation is that he will rejoin the squad for the match against Tottenham, which would be a significant advantage after being sidelined for two months.

The winger, who plays for Arsenal under-21s, was considered for selection, but it was ultimately decided that he would continue his rehabilitation on the training field.

It appears unlikely that Arteta will announce his availability during his pre-match press conference this afternoon.

What Arteta has remarked: “Some of them, all of them, [might be available after the break], I can’t say for sure. There are numerous factors that need to align in the next two weeks, and everything must go perfectly, but I believe we will be very close.”

Expected return date: Tottenham (H) – Sunday, November 23

Gabriel Magalhaes

After sustaining an injury while playing for Brazil, there are concerns that Gabriel may not be available until January, although there is optimism that he will only be out for a few weeks.

What Brazil’s coach Carlo Ancelotti has commented: “Is it serious? I can’t say. He suffered an injury to his adductor. The medical team will assess him tomorrow.

We are truly sorry about this, very disappointed. When a player is injured, you hope for a swift and complete recovery.”

Expected return date: December 2025/January 2026

Viktor Gyokeres

Despite having three weeks to recover from a minor issue, Gyokeres still seems to be a doubt for the upcoming match against Tottenham.

What Arteta has stated: “Some of them, all of them, [could be available after the break], I can’t confirm. There are many things that need to happen in the next two weeks, and everything has to be just right, but I think we will be very close.”

Expected return date: Bayern Munich (H) – Wednesday, November 26

Kai Havertz

An imminent return for Havertz appears quite unlikely after a setback in his recovery was disclosed earlier this month.

What Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann stated: “Kai experienced a minor relapse, but overall he’s progressing well… [Expected to return to action] towards the end of the year.”

Potential return date: December

Gabriel Martinelli

Martinelli is another crucial attacker who has been sidelined due to injury. Given that he has been absent for a shorter duration than others, it seems probable that he could be one of the players to make a comeback this weekend.

What Arteta mentioned: “Some of them, all of them, [might be available after the break], I can’t say for sure. There are numerous factors that need to align in the next two weeks, and everything must be perfect, but I believe we’ll be very close.”

Potential return date: Tottenham (H) – Sunday, November 23

Riccardo Calafiori

Calafiori was unable to participate in either of Italy’s two matches due to a hip problem. It was confirmed that he returned to Arsenal early between the two games. However, he is anticipated to be fit to play on Sunday.

What Italy manager Gennaro Gatusso remarked: “We attempted to use Calafiori, but he had a few issues. I appreciate his dedication. He stayed here for a week; he might have been able to play, but it wouldn’t have been fair to him or Arsenal.”

Potential return date: Tottenham (H) – Sunday, November 23

Gabriel Jesus

Jesus is gradually getting closer to making his first appearance since January, having participated in team training for the past few weeks.

What Arteta stated: “It’s about taking steps day-by-day in a different environment. He has been doing everything independently; now he’s surrounded by very competitive players, and we’ll see how he handles that. But he’s full of energy.”

Potential return date: December 2025/January 2026