Arsenal have suffered a setback following Alexandre Lacazette’s optimistic take a look at for Covid-19.
The striker was absent from coaching this week and was thus neglected of the squad for Saturday’s journey to Southampton, with Eddie Nketiah chosen to steer the road in his place.
Arsenal have already been dealt a blow by accidents to Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Thomas Partey.
Mikel Arteta’s males face Chelsea and Manchester United subsequent week, and Lacazette seems to be in a race in opposition to time to function in a minimum of a type of matches.
Lacazette has struggled for type just lately, however he is a crucial presence within the Arsenal dressing room and has been named captain following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s transfer to Barcelona.
Nketiah was picked to steer the road in opposition to Southampton, however Mikel Arteta may use Emile Smith Rowe or Gabriel Martinelli as a No9 if vital within the coming days.
