EPL: Arteta gives injury updates on six Arsenal players ahead of Leeds clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided injury updates for six players ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Leeds. According to Arteta, Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, Cristos Tzolis, and Kai Havertz are all doubts to feature in the game. However, the duo of Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera are fit and available for selection.

Speaking about Rice, Arteta acknowledged that the player had faced several issues since his return from the World Cup. He emphasized that considering Rice's playing history over the past three years, it was a prudent decision to manage his involvement in the upcoming match. Arteta expressed hope that Rice and other players in doubt would be available for selection.

When questioned about Konsa, Tzolis, and Havertz, Arteta provided more details. He stated that Kai had experienced a muscular injury, for which England's camp communicated effectively with Arsenal. Ezri Konsa has been dealing with ongoing issues, and he is expected to be out for a few weeks due to a muscular injury. Tzolis, too, is dealing with a muscular injury and is expected to be unavailable for the next few weeks.

In contrast to Rice, Konsa, and Tzolis, Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera have been deemed fit for selection. Both players demonstrated remarkable resilience by being available for the match against Brighton. Despite this, Arteta opted not to utilize their services in that particular game. Ben White, another Arsenal player, is also available for the upcoming clash against Leeds.