Mikel Arteta handed Arsenal fans an injury blow as he shared that William Saliba's recovery is not progressing 'as hoped' and Oleksandr Zinchenko is 'not there yet' after missing their last match against West Ham.
Saliba last featured during the north London club's home defeat to Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates in mid-March before he was substituted due to injury.
Currently suffering from a lower back complaint, the player has previously hinted that his recovery has not been a straightforward one, but ahead of Arsenal's Friday night must-win clash with Southampton, Arteta confirmed fans' worst suspicions.