Football News, Notes & Injuries

Neto was ruled out of Tuesday's EFL Cup clash with Arsenal due to a small knock, coach Liam Rosenior confirmed in a press conference, according to Football London. "Pedro and Reece had small knocks and were in too much pain for tonight."

James didn't pass a late fitness test and was sidelined for Tuesday's EFL Cup action against Arsenal due to suffering from a small knock, coach Liam Rosenior said in a press conference, according to Football London. "Pedro and Reece had small knocks and were in too much pain for tonight."

Odegaard is unavailable for Tuesday's EFL Cup matchup versus Chelsea due to a fitness issue, about which manager Mikel Arteta commented that "During the [Leeds United] game, he felt a little niggle. We tried yesterday, he wasn't comfortable, so let's see if he's hopefully available for the weekend."

Mateta (knee) is set to decide on knee surgery soon, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Saka is out for Tuesday's match against Arsenal due to a muscular injury, according to Simon Collings of The Sun. According to manager Mikel Arteta, Saka "is okay, we need to have more tests tomorrow to understand how he is. This game was too short, but let's hope that it's not too much [longer he's out]."

Doku (calf) wasn't yet spotted in team training, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "Jeremy [Doku] not yet."

Dias (hamstring) resumed team training on Monday and could be an option for Wednesday's Carabao Cup second leg against against Newcastle United, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "Ruben [Dias] started to train yesterday."

Cherki (knock) will be a late call for Wednesday's Carabao Cup second leg against against Newcastle United, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "[Cherki] has a knock, we will see today how he feels."

Miley (knee) is unlikely for the Carabao Cup second leg against Manchester City on Wednesday and therefore remains also a doubt for Saturday's clash against Brentford, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Lewis I'm not sure will make this game either."

Botman (thigh) is an option for the Carabao Cup second leg against Manchester City on Wednesday, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Sven is OK."

Guimaraes (ankle) won't make it for the Carabao Cup second leg against Manchester City on Wednesday but has a chance to return in Saturday's clash against Brentford, coach Eddie Howe said in the press conference. "Bruno is doing well but I don't think he'll make this game. There is a chance for the weekend."

Alderete (undisclosed) limped off in the 86th minute of Monday's 3-0 victory against Burnley, according to VAVEL.