Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal team has experienced a hectic week as they work hard and aim to win the league title this season. They have experienced ups and downs including a hard-earned 2-2 draw against Manchester City and, a resounding victory against Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup.
The conversation topic is the injuries Arsenal have faced in recent weeks during. After a nearly perfect performance in the EFL Cup, Arsenal competed against Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday. The Gunners secured a, late win against the Foxes, scoring 2 goals in the stoppage time.
Mikel Arteta had his line-up built along four academy players in a dominant 5-1 victory over Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday evening. Ethan Nwaneri scored twice, and Raheem Sterling, who is currently on loan from Chelsea, scored his debut goal for Arsenal.
Nevertheless, Arsenal achieved this triumph after enduring several painful experiences in their match against their arch-rivals Manchester City. The victorious Arsenal team against Bolton Wanderers did not include Riccardo Calafiori, Jurien Timber, and David Raya, who were all injured. The injury list features key players, including their captain and star midfielder Martin Odegaard, along with new addition Mikel Merino.
Calafiori, Raya, and Timber eventually did return for the Foxes’ clash. However, according to reports, Calafiori has sustained a fresh injury, which might keep him out of the Champions League clash against PSG.
Positive News for the Gunners
Arsenal’s injury woes continue to extend beyond two or three players, as a total of 6 players currently remain sidelined. Ben White was again not in the squad after he suffered an injury against City.
Myles Lewis-Skelly, Mikel Merino, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney, and Oleksandr Zinchenko have not participated for an extended period. However, Mikel Arteta stays positive about his team and looks forward to securing a victory in their upcoming match against PSG.
Arsenal Injury List And Expected Return Dates
Oleksandr Zinchenko – Before the North London derby victory earlier this month, a calf injury affected Oleksandr Zinchenko. Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that the Ukrainian will need a couple more weeks before he can compete again.
Kieran Tierney – Kieran Tierney has made minimal progress in recovering from the hamstring injury he suffered during Euro 2024. We can presume that he is currently undergoing rehabilitation.
Takehiro Tomiyasu – Takehiro Tomiyasu has missed the entire 2024-25 season due to a knee problem he experienced during the pre-season, and he is currently undergoing rehabilitation. No one has provided a specific timeframe for when the injury-prone Japan international may return to playing.
Mikel Merino – Mikel Merino has been delayed in his debut for Arsenal because of a bizarre training ground accident involving Gabriel Magalhaes fractured his shoulder. He is optimistic that he will come back in a few weeks.
Martin Odegaard – Martin Odegaard provided a comprehensive update on his progress from a severe ankle injury ahead of the Bolton victory. He refrained from making any predictions about his potential return.
Myles Lewis-Skelly – Myles Lewis-Skelly made his debut for Arsenal on Wednesday before cramps affected him. He is doubt for Wednesday’s clash.
According to football. London, Mikel Arteta has provided subtle pre-match squad news before their clash with Leicester City.
What Next For Arsenal
This week, Arsenal will welcome PSG to the Emirates Stadium, before hosting Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.
Arsenal will aim to secure all three points in both the games and maintain their strong contention for glory in both the competitions. Despite being with 6 injured players, Raya and Timber’s return, along Trossard’s strong return after the red card against City, Arteta will be optimistic that his team will achieve nothing less than a victory.
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