Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given an update on Emile Smith Rowe’s knee injury.
After the Carabao Cup defeat to West Ham, it emerged that the England international was likely to be sidelined for several weeks and, speaking ahead of Saturday’s game against Newcastle, Arteta expressed his disappointment that the injured midfielder will be sidelined again. again:
“I think he will be out for weeks. How much depends on how he progresses, especially in the first weeks. It is a big blow because he gained speed and minutes and we started to get the Emile we needed. Unfortunately even if he is gone. comes again.”
Many X supporters expressed sympathy for Smith Rowe, but some began to question whether it might be time to sell the player due to his poor form record:
Smith Rowe has interest from other Premier League clubs
Chelsea made inquiries about the 23-year-old during the summer transfer window, but ultimately decided to sign Manchester City’s Cole Palmer instead. Smith Rowe is also believed to be keeping an eye on this weekend’s opponents Newcastle
Arsenal would demand a significant fee for Smith Rowe
According to reports, the Gunners rate the player as highly as Mason Mount. Manchester United paid Chelsea £55m (£5m plus add-ons) for the midfielder in the summer, so that is likely to be Smith Rowe’s price as well.
Whether any team is willing to pay that much for him due to injury, we’ll have to wait and see.