Arsenal FC return to Premier League action on Wednesday night with a challenging trip to face Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, as both sides prepare for a fixture that carries very different objectives at opposite ends of the table.
Arsenal head into the encounter full of confidence following a comfortable FA Cup victory over Wigan Athletic, while also keeping one eye on the upcoming North London derby. Wolves, meanwhile, are battling through a difficult league campaign but managed to secure a morale-boosting FA Cup win against Grimsby Town, keeping their cup hopes alive despite ongoing struggles in the league.
Here’s a full roundup of the latest injury news and fitness concerns affecting both teams ahead of kickoff.
Wolves Injury News
Here’s a full roundup of the latest injury news and fitness concerns affecting both teams ahead of kickoff.
Hwang Hee-chan – Ruled Out
The Wolves forward remains sidelined with a calf injury and is not expected to return until early March. Head coach Rob Edwards has indicated that the attacker is recovering steadily, although this match comes too soon for his comeback.
Toti Gomes – Ruled Out
The defender continues his rehabilitation and is likely to miss at least another week of action. Positive progress has been reported, with a return to training anticipated soon.
André Trindade – Doubtful
Midfielder André is nearing full fitness after a minor issue and recently resumed training. He was not risked in the FA Cup due to poor pitch conditions but could be available depending on his final fitness assessment.
Arsenal Injury News
Riccardo Calafiori – Doubtful
The defender remains a late fitness test after picking up a knock. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that medical staff are monitoring his condition closely ahead of the match.
Ben White – Doubtful
White sustained an injury during the FA Cup victory over Wigan and faces a race against time to be fit. His availability will likely be decided shortly before kickoff.
Martin Ødegaard – Doubtful
Arsenal’s captain is also under observation after suffering a knock in a recent match incident. The club is waiting to assess his recovery before confirming whether he can feature.
Mikel Merino – Ruled Out
The midfielder faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines following foot surgery. Recovery is expected to take several months as medical staff focus on proper bone healing before allowing a return to competitive action.
Max Dowman – Ruled Out
The young prospect is making good progress but is still a couple of weeks away from full fitness. Arsenal is taking a cautious approach to his recovery due to his age and development schedule.
Kai Havertz – Ruled Out
Havertz has recently suffered a muscular problem and is expected to miss the next three matches, dealing a blow to Arsenal’s attacking options during a busy period.
Match Context
Arsenal will be eager to maintain momentum as they continue their push near the top of the Premier League table, but injuries to several key players could influence team selection. Wolves, despite their league struggles, will hope home advantage and returning players can help them produce a competitive performance.
With multiple fitness doubts on both sides, squad depth and late medical assessments could play a decisive role in shaping the outcome of this midweek encounter.
