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Arsenal now have an injury crisis as Mikel Arteta confirms another three absentees

Arsenal’s night at Fleetwood Town went from bad to worse. Not only were they knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties by the League…

By James Lloyd · Arsenal Insider

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:19 PM

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Mikel Arteta confirmed Riccardo Calafiori, Noni Madueke, and Declan Rice missed the Fleetwood Town match through injury.
The three players reportedly sustained their injuries during Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Everton.
Arsenal were eliminated from the Carabao Cup on penalties by League Two side Fleetwood Town.

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Mikel Arteta confirmed after Arsenal's Carabao Cup penalty shootout loss to Fleetwood Town that Riccardo Calafiori, Noni Madueke, and Declan Rice were sidelined due to injuries. The trio sustained their fitness issues during Saturday's 2-0 victory against Everton, leaving them doubtful ahead of the upcoming Premier League fixture against Liverpool.

Madueke is managing an ankle problem, while Calafiori and Rice also picked up issues. Arsenal are already missing Bukayo Saka, Christos Tzolis, and William Saliba, while 16-year-old Max Dowman faces a potential suspension after receiving a late red card.

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