Saliba, Rice, Martinelli – Arsenal injury latest and return dates ahead of Brighton clash

Mikel Arteta has provided mixed injury news before Arsenal play Brighton & Hove Albion in the League Cup fourth round.

Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori and William Saliba were all withdrawn at various stages of their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace last weekend. Then substitute Gabriel Martinelli limped down the tunnel following the full-time whistle.

The good news is that not all of those issues will result in players missing matches. However, the bad news is that not all of them are available for this midweek. football.london have compiled the latest Arsenal injury news before they play Brighton below:

What Arteta has said: "He's out. No [we don't know for how long], we're assessing him, but he won't be involved in this match."

Possible return date: November 1, vs West Ham United

What Arteta has said: "He'll be available."

Possible return date: October 29, vs Brighton

What Arteta has said: "Yeah, he's going to be fine."

Return date: October 29, vs Brighton

What Arteta has said: "It looks as well that he's going to be out. We have to, again, do some more tests and see the extent of the injury, but this game is going to be too [early]."

Possible return date: November 1, vs West Ham

What Arteta has said: "As well, yes [he will be available]."

Possible return date: October 29, vs Brighton

What Arteta has said: "There's no definite date for his return, but he's evolving well. It's very unlucky what's happening with him and his injuries this season, but I think he will be back in a few weeks. It could be [after the next international break], but we'll have to see how he progresses. It's too early to give an answer."

Possible return date: November 23, vs Tottenham Hotspur

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