Arsenal handed double boost for Leeds clash after rare schedule change

It has been a new experience for the Spaniard, contending with a three-week international break and a long spell away from the majority of his players.Read MoreArteta has had a very small group of first-team players available to him at the training ground.Marli Salmon has been with them as well, after withdrawing from England Under-18s duty, but Declan Rice has been given an extended break to manage his workload after pulling out of the senior squad.That has opened up opportunities for Arsenal's academy players. Theo Julienne and Elijah Upson joined the main group for training last week, while Igor Tyjon also got the chance to train in front of Arteta.Early returns: Gabriel and Bruno Guimaraes are already heading back to ArsenalGettyThe South American players normally arrive back last at the end of an international break, often not joining up with their clubs again until a day or two before a match.However, that is not the case this time. Brazil only played three matches during this window of fixtures, with the last of those taking place on Saturday.While the European teams, including Arsenal's English and Spanish contingent, still have another match to come on Tuesday night, Gabriel and Guimaraes are done.There has still been lots of travel for them to contend with, having played friendlies in Australia and India.The pair both came off the bench for the second half in Kolkata and appeared to come through unscathed.They will now report back to Arsenal's training ground early this week and start preparations for the match at home to Leeds.An earlier return than usual for the Brazilian duo is particularly important with Arsenal in action on Saturday lunchtime, further limiting preparation time after the international break.Guimaraes started both of Brazil's two matches against Australia, scoring in the second, before featuring for 45 minutes in the win over India.It was a quieter set of matches for Gabriel. He started only one of the three games over the break and was an unused substitute in the first of the matches in Australia.Carlo Ancelotti referenced both players when talking about the key figures he hoped would lead Brazilian football into a new era.“I chose these players, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Bruno, Vini, Raphinha, to help with this generational change," said the Selecao boss."They are very important players for the future, and we are sure that, through their commitment, seriousness and professionalism, they will help the group of young players improve.”