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Arteta reveals Mari injury blow as Arsenal wait on Tierney scan results

Arsenal defender Pablo Mari will miss the next few matches, according to Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, who is awaiting news of the injury suffered by Kieran Tierney in training.

Centre-back Mari had started each of Arsenal’s last four games, but was forced to sit out Thursday night’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Mari injured his calf in training on Wednesday and Arteta does not expect to have the 27-year-old available again for a while.

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“He had a calf injury in training,” revealed the Gunners boss. “I think he will miss a few matches.