Arteta provides key update on two Arsenal players who may be absent from Shakhtar Donetsk match

However, they may be missing key players such as Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, and a few other star players for the game.

Arteta told reporters on Monday: “They are closer. Both progressing well. Martin (Odegaard) not fit. With Bukayo let’s see how he is with the training session later on.” 

Takehiro Tomiyasu is still absent, while Jurrien Timber is also a doubt for the game. 

Arteta added: “I think it’s gonna be close. We’ll have to see how he deals with training with the whole group because he hasn’t done it yet.”