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Mikel Arteta has explained that Alexandre Lacazette is on the bench against Chelsea because he's still feeling a little under the weather after testing positive for COVID-19.

The Frenchman missed the Gunners' clash against Southampton at the weekend, but has made himself available if needed against the Blues.

Speaking to Sky Sports before the game, Arteta said: "Laca is available for a few minutes. He hasn’t done any training, he’s available for 10 minutes. After COVID he’s feeling unwell but wanted to be here for the team."

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The Spaniard's words clear up a few unanswered questions after Lacazette issued a statement on his future earlier this week.

"I am in discussions with a lot of clubs. I am open," he told French outlet Canal TV+. “I want to play in Europe, it’s been a long time since I played in the Champions League, I’m missing it. It’s a little more complicated, nothing is impossible in life, but it’s a little more complicated."

The Frenchman has only mustered four Premier League goals all season - two