Arsenal injury update: Ezri Konsa, William Saliba, Bukayo Saka latest return dates

Konsa out for England's Croatia clash but expected back for Newcastle on Nov 21; Saliba progressing well after back injury; Saka sidelined for several more weeks with quad injury.

Arsenal have provided an injury update ahead of the international break. Ezri Konsa is managing a knee issue sustained against Slavia Prague and will miss England's Nations League match against Croatia at Wembley, though manager Thomas Tuchel hopes he will be available for the Spain fixture on Sunday and therefore ready for Arsenal's trip to Newcastle on November 21.

William Saliba continues his recovery from a long-term back injury that delayed his season start. He played 45 minutes for Arsenal's U21s against Aston Villa as a planned appearance and has not been selected for France's Nations League double-header, giving him extra time to build fitness during the break.

Bukayo Saka remains sidelined with a quadriceps injury sustained against Bayern Munich and will miss England's Nations League matches against Croatia and Spain. Manager Mikel Arteta expressed cautious optimism about his recovery, noting the injury was not from an aggressive action, but confirmed it will still be several weeks before the winger can return to full action.