Arsenal play host to Chelsea in a Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening, where both Mikel Arteta and Liam Rosenior could be without a number of key players
Arsenal and Chelsea run the risk of having a combined 11 players out of action for Tuesday evening's Carabao Cup clash at the Emirates Stadium.
And while both clubs will hope to secure their place in March's final when the dust settles on Tuesday evening's clash, Arsenal and Chelsea may be forced to do battle in north London without a full squad to pick and choose from.
Here, football.london breaks down all of the injury news and potential absentees from Arsenal's Carabao Cup tie with Chelsea...
Bukayo Saka
Speaking about Bukayo Saka's hip injury during his pre-match press conference on Monday, Mikel Arteta said: "It doesn't look like something too serious. Whether he's going to be available for tomorrow or the weekend, we'll see."(Image: PA)
Mikel Merino will be out for an "extended period" as he requires surgery for a foot injury. He will miss Tuesday's match as a result.(Image: Getty Images)
Speaking about Max Dowman's ankle injury, meanwhile, Arteta explained: "He's growing, and we need to be very careful and a little more protective. He has a different schedule as well because he needs to go to school...But I think he's quite close. He's on the pitch now, he's doing well."(Image: PA)
Estevao has been granted compassionate leave by Liam Rosenior, and there is "no pressure" on him to return until he is ready. He looks likely to miss the match on Tuesday evening.(Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Jamie Gittens limped off the pitch during Chelsea's 3-2 comeback win over West Ham at the weekend, with Rosenior since confirming that he "felt his hamstring."(Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Filip Jorgensen is closing in on a return for his club after coming off at half-time against Pafos in the Champions League in January. Rosenior said he should be fit for Tuesday's match, or potentially Saturday's trip to Wolves.(Image: Offside via Getty Images)
While Tosin Adarabioyo has made progress on a hamstring injury, the game against Arsenal could come a touch too soon for the defender.(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)
Dario Essugo underwent surgery on his thigh in September, but has since suffered a setback in his recovery after slipping in training.(Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Romeo Lavia has been out with a thigh injury since November. While he is close to full fitness, it could be another couple of weeks before Chelsea fans see his return.(Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Mykhailo Mudryk remains provisionally suspended by the FA as a result of a failed drug test. As a result, he will be unable to take on Arsenal.(Image: Getty Images)