Arsenal Injury Status Ahead of Hull City
As Arsenal prepares for its final Premier League fixture before the upcoming international break this Saturday, November 7, 2026, manager Mikel Arteta has provided a definitive update on the fitness of his squad. The Gunners, currently aiming for their fifth consecutive top-flight victory following their recovery from the 3-0 loss to Brighton, have received positive news regarding defender Ezri Konsa, though star winger Bukayo Saka remains unavailable, according to football.london.
Ezri Konsa, who had been managing a minor knee issue following Arsenal’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague, has been cleared for selection. Arteta confirmed on Friday that while the club exercised caution by substituting the defender early during recent matches due to his heavy workload, Konsa is feeling significantly better. The England international, who has been named in Thomas Tuchel’s latest national squad, is expected to be available for the match against Hull City at home.
Saka and Saliba Updates
The outlook for Bukayo Saka is more conservative. The winger has been sidelined for four consecutive matches after sustaining a quad injury against Bayern Munich. Arteta clarified that Saka is not expected to return to competitive action until at least December, with a potential return target of December 9 against Real Madrid. The player is undergoing a recovery process to ensure the fluid accumulation near the injured tendon is fully resolved, and he will begin increased physical activity following the international break.
Meanwhile, William Saliba appears closer to a full return. After recovering from a back injury sustained during the World Cup semi-finals for France, the centre-back was included in the matchday squad for the midweek clash in Prague. Having completed 45 minutes in a recent behind-closed-doors friendly, Saliba is in contention for minutes against Hull City, though the club may opt to ease him back into competitive play fully after the international hiatus.
Bartishvili Loan Status
Additionally, the club is monitoring the long-term development of Andria Bartishvili. The young talent, who is set to join Arsenal upon turning 18 next summer, is currently on loan at FC Iberia 1999. He is expected to miss eight to 12 weeks following an ankle injury. Given his loan agreement is nearing its conclusion and he is set to return to his parent club, Kolkheti 1913, this winter, his current injury will not impact Arsenal’s first-team plans for the remainder of the season.