‘Definitely out’: Arsenal look set to be without ‘phenomenal’ star tomorrow due to injury – journalist

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Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko looks like he’s “definitely out” for the Bodo/Glimt match, according to Charles Watts.

The Gunners will hope to take a step closer to the Europa League knockouts when they head to Norway to face the reigning league champions.

However, it looks as though Zinchenko – who has been nursing a calf injury – will once again miss out.

The Ukraine international missed the international break and was also absent against Bodo/Glimt and Liverpool.

“He [Zinchenko] had another muscle injury, and let’s see how it evolves in the next few days,” Arteta told Sky Sports on Sunday, via football.london.

On Wednesday, Watts posted his latest YouTube video, updating Arsenal fans on the latest happenings at N5.

He noted how Zinchenko was not in the Gunners’ latest training session at London Colney.

This would suggest he’s not playing against Bodo/Glimt.

“No Zinchenko training again today,” said Watts.

“So it looks like he’s definitely out still with that muscle injury that ruled him out at the weekend.”

Zinchenko is a “phenomenal” player who has helped turn Arsenal into title contenders.

While his continued absence is a blow, the Gunners have the strength in depth to cope.

Arteta has been able to call on Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu as cover, to good effect.