Latest Gunners news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nWhen asked if any of them could return this weekend, Arteta said: “Yes, there have been changes there since yesterday.”<\/p>\n
He was then pushed on who might be back, to which he replied: “I don’t know. Some of them.”<\/p>\n
Possible return date: <\/strong>Bournemouth (H) Saturday, April 11<\/p>\nMartin Odegaard<\/h3>\n
Odegaard was forced off in the second half in Portugal with an unspecified issue and Norway boss Stale Solbakken later confirmed that the 27-year-old had suffered a small injury setback.<\/p>\n
He said: “He got a little one (injury) where he shouldn\u2019t have, but I don\u2019t think it\u2019s anything serious. He\u2019ll be on the field in the near future. It was a small setback, and we don\u2019t need any more of them.”<\/p>\n
Possible return date: <\/strong>Bournemouth (H) Saturday, April 11<\/p>\nPiero Hincapie<\/h3>\n
Hincapie played for Ecuador in the two-week domestic break but hobbled off during one of their games, with Arteta confirming he does indeed have an issue.<\/p>\n
Possible return date: <\/strong>Bournemouth (H) Saturday, April 11<\/p>\nJurrien Timber<\/h3>\n
Right-back Timber has been nursing a groin issue since starting the 2-0 win over Everton one month ago, when he was substituted before the half-time interval.<\/p>\n
Possible return date: <\/strong>Bournemouth (H) Saturday, April 11<\/p>\nGod bless you<\/h3>\n
A calf problem has kept Eze out for three weeks, but Arteta has confirmed that he is available against Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
What Arteta has said: <\/strong>“He is available. My first conversation with him after felt that niggle he wanted to be available the next week. That was not possible. The recovery, the way he has shown to get back, the way he has pushed.”<\/p>\nReturn date: <\/strong>Bournemouth (H) Saturday, April 11<\/p>\nMikel Merino<\/h3>\n
Merino has missed the last few months after undergoing foot surgery. He is recovering well and was spotted in a protective boot at the Carabao Cup final with the aim of playing again this season.<\/p>\n
Possible return date: <\/strong>May.<\/p>\nWhat Arteta has said: <\/strong>“Well he’s another one who is going to push every boundary. He’s doing a lot of exercises already.<\/p>\n“He reacted well to the surgery and he has no pain. I am sure there is a chance to make that period shorter.”<\/p>\n