Full update on Arsenal injury news ahead of Napoli game

As things stand right now Arsenal has just two injury concerns outside of the long term injured, ahead of Thursday nights Europa League clash with Napoli.

It has been confirmed that Laurent Koscielny, who has a bruised foot and Granit Xhaka with a groin strain are being assessed ahead of the game.

Hector Bellerin, Rob Holding and Danny Welbeck are all still recovering after surgery on their respective injuries.

So, just the two are a worry, Koscielny and Xhaka, that means we will be as close to fielding our strongest team as possible. That said, Unai Emery has a history of confounding us with his team selections and it would be no surprise if he does just that once again.

It is hard to believe that he will not play Ozil, Ramsey, Aubameyang and Lacazette in such a crucial game, however, even if he does it has to get the midfield right this time, which means not playing Elneny and Guendouzi together, that just does not work.

But I will leave team selection for another article, for now, the injury news is good and we have good reason to feel optimistic.