Mikel Arteta: "Zinchenko Close to Return"

The head coach of London’s Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, addressed journalists ahead of the Premier League's eighth round, providing updates on the fitness of injured players, including Ukrainian international Oleksandr Zinchenko.

- The condition of Zinchenko, White, and Timber? They are all quite close to returning. We need to speed up their recovery. We have some issues with player availability, particularly on the right flank, - emphasized Arteta.

It’s worth noting that Oleksandr Zinchenko sustained an injury on September 15 and has not appeared on the pitch since. The 27-year-old Ukraine national team player has been dealing with calf muscle problems.

On Saturday, October 19, Arsenal will face Bournemouth and Illya Zabarnyi away from home. Kick-off is at 19:30.