Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has received a significant double injury boost that could transform his attacking options ahead of the busy festive period.
December Return for Key Duo
Summer signing Viktor Gyokeres, who has been sidelined since October with a hamstring injury, is making strong progress in his rehabilitation. The Swedish striker is now targeting a return to first-team action in early December, potentially in time for the crucial London derby against Chelsea on December 3rd.
Meanwhile, Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli is also progressing well from his own hamstring issue. The electrifying forward could be back in contention around the same timeframe, giving Arteta his two primary attacking threats back simultaneously.
Timing Couldn't Be Better
The return of both players would come at a perfect moment for the Gunners, with December featuring a packed fixture list including:
- The Chelsea derby on December 3rd
- Multiple Champions League group stage deciders
- Key Premier League matches during the hectic festive schedule
Arteta has had to rely heavily on alternative options in recent weeks, with both Eddie Nketiah and Leandro Trossard filling the void left by the absent attackers.
Medical Team Cautiously Optimistic
While the club's medical staff remain cautiously optimistic about the recovery timelines, sources indicate that both players are responding well to treatment and are ahead of initial projections.
"The medical team are pleased with how both Viktor and Gabriel are progressing," an insider revealed. "They're working incredibly hard and everyone is hopeful they'll be available for selection in early December."
This news comes as a major relief to Arsenal supporters who have seen their team's attacking fluency affected by the absence of two such influential players during a critical phase of the season.
