Arsenal visit Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday with manager Mikel Arteta confirming that centre-back William Saliba is fit to feature, while captain Martin Ødegaard has been ruled out of the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie.

Saliba, who has missed Arsenal’s last two matches in all competitions with an ankle injury, returns for the clash to bolster a defence that is otherwise at full strength.

However, Ødegaard’s absence leaves Arsenal without their creative hub in midfield.

Arteta added that Riccardo Calafiori and Leandro Trossard “are a possibility — we will see tomorrow,” while Gabriel Magalhães, Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi are all available.

Arsenal suffered the disappointment of a Champions League semi-final exit last season, ending their hopes of winning European club football’s biggest prize for the first time.

“Yes, you learn about the things you did well. You learn about the things you can improve,” Arteta said. “This is football and you have to show it tomorrow night.

“Champions League is about the day, and within that day there are moments.”

Arsenal’s 2–1 victory over Mansfield Town F.C. at the weekend moved them into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and sparked talk about the elusive quadruple — the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup trophies in the same season.

Arsenal currently top the Premier League standings.

Asked whether he believes his side are ready to win major trophies this season, Arteta kept the focus narrow.

“I live in the present, and I prepare for everything that I expect, and I feel inspired to inspire those players to play the same way,” he said. “This is football — there is so much to do.”