Arsenal suffer double injury blow for Leverkusen game

Arsenal have suffered a double injury blow ahead of the Champions League encounter against Bayer Leverkusen on the road on Wednesday night.

The Gunners take on the Bundesliga outfit in the first leg of the round of 16 tie in midweek. Ahead of the game, they have a couple of fresh concerns.

Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori picked up injuries during the FA Cup fifth round tie against Mansfield Town on the road on Saturday.

After the game, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that the duo suffered 'little niggles' and had to be substituted as they were not comfortable playing.

The pair are now doubtful for the upcoming European encounter and will need to be assessed in the next couple of days before the trip to Germany.

Alongside the duo, William Saliba, Martin Odegaard and Ben White may undergo late fitness tests before the crunch encounter in Leverkusen.

Among the above trio, Saliba looks the likely candidate to return. He has been nursing a minor ankle issue and could be deemed fit to play.