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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."

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]."

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."

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."

Williams is set to miss six to eight weeks of action with a pubalgia, according to El Chiringuito TV.

Mateta failed a medical with AC Milan due to a knee injury and could potentially receive surgery, according to Sacha Tavolieri.

Yildiz didn't need tests as his problem is mild and is day-to-day with an overloaded left adductor, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Van de Ven (undisclosed) is expected to return for Saturday's clash against Manchester United, coach Thomas Frank said in a press conference, according to Sam Tabuteau from The Standard. "Micky is a minor [injury], I fully expect him to be back to face Manchester United [next weekend]. He just couldn't make it for this one."

Militao (hamstring) is expected to return in March, according to Sport.

Raphinha suffers from an overload in the adductor muscle of his right leg and will miss about one week to recover, which will likely sideline him for Saturday's clash against Mallorca, the club posted.

Merino (foot) has suffered a bone injury and is set for surgery, according to his club. "Mikel will have surgery in the coming days [on a bone injury in his right foot] and will then begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme Mikel is expected to be out of action for an extended period, with the aim of returning to full training before the end of the season."

Bellingham suffered an injury to a muscle in his thigh, according to his club.

Sels was forced off at halftime of Sunday's match against Crystal Palace due to an apparent injury.

Spence missed Sunday's 2-2 draw against Manchester City due to a minor calf injury, coach Thomas Frank said in a press conference, according to Sam Tabuteau from The Standard. "Djed [has] a minor calf injury that will keep him out for this game."

Mount misses Sunday's match against Fulham due to a knock, according to manager Michael Carrick. "He took a bit of a knock in training. But it's nothing serious. We're disappointed he is not with us today, but he'll be back very soon."

Bellingham left Sunday's match versus Rayo Vallecano after just 10 minutes due to an apparent thigh injury, ESPN reported.

"Di Lorenzo has probably suffered an ACL tear," coach Antonio Conte announced.

Saka (undisclosed) missed Saturday's 4-0 victory against Leeds United after suffering a little niggle during the warm-up of the game, coach Mikel Arteta said in a press conference. "In the warm-up, he had a little niggle, he wasn't comfortable starting the game, so immediately we made a decision to make that change and bring Noni in. And he was ready, because you cannot do that in two minutes. The way he prepared, the way he's waiting for opportunity, I think it paid off today because he really impacted the team."

Merino (foot) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Leeds United, coach Mikel Arteta said to the media. "He's got an issue in his foot. It's a bone that's giving him some pain, and we have some exams, we need some more specialists to look at it and to see how long he will be out."

Rudiger (knee) returned to training Friday but remains out for Sunday's game against Rayo Vallecano, the club posted.