Arsenal will begin their 2023-24 Premier League campaign with a clash against Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.
The Gunners finished second behind Manchester City in the table last season, but they gained some revenge on Sunday by beating Pep Guardiola's side on penalties to win the Community Shield.
Mikel Arteta's side have been able to make some impressive signings this summer and will be expected to launch another strong challenge for the title in the coming season.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up Arsenal's injury and suspension news ahead of the contest with Forest, who again face a tough battle to avoid relegation to the Championship.
Gabriel Jesus
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Gabriel Jesus has been forced to undergo a knee operation this summer, and the Brazil international is expected to be on the sidelines until at least the latter stages of September.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Calf
Possible return date: August 12 (vs. Nottingham Forest)
Oleksandr Zinchenko was absent for the Community Shield on Sunday due to a calf problem, but the left-back could return for the contest with Forest.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Knee
Possible return date: Unknown
Mohamed Elneny is close to returning from a serious knee injury, but the experienced midfielder will again not be considered for selection on Saturday, which was also the case against Man City last time out.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Toe
Possible return date: August 12 (vs. Nottingham Forest)
Reiss Nelson was again missing against Man City due to a toe problem, and the attacker remains a major doubt for his side's opening match of the 2023-24 Premier League campaign.
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Status: Major doubt
Type of injury: Foot
Possible return date: August 12 (vs. Nottingham Forest)
Folarin Balogun was again absent against Man City with a foot issue amid the speculation surrounding his future, and it is extremely unlikely that he will be involved this weekend.
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Status: Out
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: Unknown
Albert Sambi Lokonga, who is widely expected to leave Arsenal this summer, is currently nursing a muscular issue, which will rule him out of the clash with Forest.
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Status: Minor doubt
Type of injury: Muscle
Possible return date: August 12 (vs. Nottingham Forest)
Jorginho was not involved against Man City due to a slight muscular issue, but the experienced midfielder is expected to be available for the clash with Steve Cooper's side.
ARSENAL'S SUSPENSION LIST
Arsenal have no players suspended for the clash with the Reds in North London.
Matt Law
