Blow for Arsenal: Mikel Arteta will be missing four players for a month after winger’s AFCON qualification

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Blow for Arsenal: Mikel Arteta will be missing four players for a month after winger's AFCON qualification Mar 27th 2021, 06:22, by Jamie Wilkinson Arsenal will now be without four players for a month later this year after Nicolas Pepe's Ivory Coast qualified for the African Cup of Nations, report Football London. As reported by Football London, this edition of AFCON was initially due to take place in the summer, meaning there would be no clash with the Premier League campaign, but the unfavourable situation created by the coronavirus pandemic left organisers with little choice but to postpone it until winter 2021. MORE: Asking price set: Liverpool and Arsenal will need to pay £35m to sign Premier League star this summer While by that point we may well be able to see fans back within the confines of football stadiums, it does mean that some of the Premier League's biggest names, including Mohamed Salah and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, could be missing for a month for their respective clubs at the end of the year. Arsenal will be missing Nicolas Pepe for a month later this year when AFCON takes place. More Stories / Latest News Liverpool could part ways with these five players as FSG take firm stance over inflated wage bill March 27, 2021 7:18 "I am happy" – Liverpool star attacker commits his future to the club March 27, 2021 7:06 Decision looms for England international with Manchester United prepared to offer three-year deal March 27, 2021 6:52 In fact, as reported by Football London, Arsenal could be without as many as four players now after Nicolas Pepe ensured his qualification for the tournament with Ivory Coast. Aubameyang, Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny are the other three players set to compete in the competition. The post Blow for Arsenal: Mikel Arteta will be missing four players for a month after winger's AFCON qualification appeared first on CaughtOffside. Media files: Mikel-Arteta.jpeg (image/jpeg)

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