Arsenal have received a fitness boost ahead of the League Cup final, with defenders Takehiro Tomiyasu and Oleksandr Zinchenko returning to first-team training. The pair had been sidelined with calf and foot injuries respectively.
The final against Manchester City is scheduled for Sunday, March 23, 2026, at Wembley Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed their participation in Thursday's session but stopped short of guaranteeing their availability for the match.
"They have been out on the grass with the team, which is positive news," Arteta stated in his pre-match press conference. "We will assess them in the final sessions before making a decision."
Their potential return provides Arteta with more defensive options, though Gabriel Magalhães and William Saliba are expected to remain the starting centre-back partnership. The availability of full-back options remains crucial against City's attacking threats.
