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Arsenal have confirmed that Takehiro Tomiyasu will not return to full training until at least mid-April. It was thought that the former Bologna man could return sooner rather than later having been involved in training but Arsenal have now revealed that he's still over a week away from joining in fully with the current group.

A statement from the club read: "Left calf. Takehiro is making progress in his recovery from a muscle injury to his left calf, which he sustained in February. Takehiro had successfully recovered from a muscle injury sustained to his right calf in January.

"It is hoped Takehiro will be back in full training after the match at Southampton on Saturday, April 16. All other players in the men’s first-team squad are currently fit and available for selection."

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It's not all doom and gloom, however, as it looks as though the Japan international will still be able to have his say on at least two of the Gunners' most important fixtures in the end-of-season run-in. Whilst