Arsenal have sent the club physio to Ghana with Thomas Partey in a desperate bid to ensure the key midfielder avoids injury on international duty.
The Gunners moved eight points clear of Manchester City with a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, albeit the reigning champions have a game in hand.
The victory over Palace was the Gunner's final game before the international break.
The Ghana star, 29, is expected to face Angola in back-to-back matches on March 23 and 27 as qualifying for the African Cup of Nations continues.