Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori and Christos Tzolis have returned to training ahead of Sunday’s Premier League trip to Liverpool.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Arteta said the trio had trained with the squad and would take part in another session on Saturday before their availability is confirmed.

“They all trained today, they will train tomorrow and if all is okay, they will be available,” he said.

However, doubts remain over Noni Madueke’s fitness for the match at Anfield.

Arteta said the winger’s availability would depend on whether he could complete Saturday’s training session, adding that he had not ruled him out of the encounter.