3 Arsenal players out of action at the moment, & an analysis on the way forward

#3 Shkodran Mustafi

It seems the injury may not be as serious as first feared

Mustafi limped off against Huddersfield at the weekend, causing another injury concern for The Gunners to deal with, although it seems the injury may not be as serious as first feared.

This is what Emery had to say on Shkodran Mustafi's injury:

“Yes (it was a hamstring problem), but I think he will be OK."

Considering the fact that he will be absent against Southampton, he could play against Qarabag in the Europa League on Wednesday if he is declared fit.

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The way forward

The pair have enjoyed a good relationship on the pitch this season

Arsenal have to keep Auba and Laca fit if they are to challenge for honours and achieve their objectives this season. Lacazette and Aubameyang are key to Arsenal at the moment, and they will have to find a way to get them firing on all cylinders and fit as well.

Arsenal hope to have Dinos Mavropanos back before the end of the year, and they have already welcomed their #1 captain, Laurent Koscielny, and Nacho Monreal back from injury.

Undoubtedly, they are coming back at the very right time, and hopefully they will hit the ground running.

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Arsenal's suspensions

Granit Xhaka missed the game at United last week due to being suspended for the game after picking up five yellow cards this season.

A number of Arsenal's players have also been suspended. Earlier, we mentioned Shkodran Mustafi who limped off injured against Huddersfield, however he also picked up his fifth booking of the season, which will see him miss the game at Southampton next Sunday.

His defensive partner, Sokratis, is also suspended for the game as well, and is certain to be missing inaction when The Gunners travel to Saint Mary's to take on The Saints.

However, the positive is that they will get the needed rest to be ready for the winter round of fixtures. This leaves Arsenal with Koscielny as the senior recognised centre back in the team, and Nacho Monreal who can deputise as a centre back when needed.

Arsenal will have to rely on the pair to prosecute the game at Southampton

Another player on the edge is Lucas Torreira. He has so far been booked four times already this season, and is only a booking away from being suspended. Arsenal can only hope that he does not receive this booking at a bad time, and get suspended for crucial games in the Carabao Cup against Tottenham, or the crucial home game against Liverpool later in December.

Lucas Torreira scores an acrobatic volley against Huddersfield in the PL on Saturday

Hector Bellerin and Matteo Guendouzi are the other players who are two yellow cards away from a suspension. Hopefully, it will not come at a crucial time for The Gunners.