Why Martinelli & Saka Missed Arsenal Training Ahead PSV UCL Showdown 

Prior to a match against PSV, Gabriel Martinelli skipped and Bukayo Saka training, which has given Arsenal an unpleasant selection headache.

The Gunners are scheduled to return to Champions League action on Tuesday when they travel to the Netherlands. Mikel Arteta is in a position to rotate his squad for that contest as Arsenal are already safely through to the last 16 as winners of Group B.

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Arteta would, however, have wanted to name a strong side after seeing the Gunners drop precious points in their last Premier League outing against Aston Villa. The Spaniard may, however, be without the services of Saka and Martinelli as he is left short on options down either flank.

Football.london reports that Brazilian forward Martinelli missed Arsenal’s final training session before facing PSV due to illness. Meanwhile, England international winger Saka is said to be nursing a knock to his foot.

Emile Smith Rowe is back in training for the first time in six weeks, which is good news for Arsenal and Arteta. Leandro Trossard is anticipated to slot in out wide as Martinelli and Saka have a race against time to show his health, and he will probably only be ready for a spot on the bench against PSV if he makes the matchday squad.