Gabriel and Calafiori have both missed the last three games (Picture: Getty)
Arsenal will hope to have Gabriel Magalhaes and Riccardo Calafiori available again this weekend when they welcome Everton to the Emirates.
Mikel Arteta has been without two of his first-choice back four for the last three games, missing clashes with Manchester United and Fulham while also sitting out of the Champions League victory over Monaco on Wednesday night.
The Gunners boss suggested both were close to returning for that game and could be available on Saturday if they return to training before the end of the week. Arteta will provide a latest update when he speaks to the press in his pre-match press conference on Friday.
After weeks of little to no information on the injury situation at the back, Arteta did offer up a few more details this week, explaining Gabriel has been struggling with a muscular problem brought about a heavy schedule for club and country this season.
Calafiori meanwhile has been recovering from a groin issue.
Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber missed training on Tuesday, sparking more injury fears at the back.
Partey, who has been deputising at right-back in recent weeks, started midweek, however, playing the full 90 minutes against Monaco with Jurrien Timber coming off the bench in the second-half.
Gabriel Jesus started midweek (Picture: Getty)
Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain sidelined as they recover from knee issues.
Gabriel Jesus meanwhile was given the nod up front against Monaco but was guilty of missing two golden opportunities to get on the scoresheet.
Kai Havertz, who replaced him for the final 15 minutes, was on target, scoring Arsenal’s third late on.
How Arsenal could line up this weekend…
After a 1-1 draw with Fulham last weekend, Arsenal head into the weekend six points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool who have a game in hand after the Merseyside derby was postponed last weekend.
Chelsea have moved ahead of them into second place.
Predicted Arsenal XI to face Everton
Raya, Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Odegaard, Rice, Merino, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Where to watch Arsenal vs Everton? Kick-off time and TV channel
Arsenal vs Everton kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 14 December.
Given that kick-off slot, the match will not be broadcast live in the UK.