Up to date injury news for Arsenal, with several concerns for Mikel Arteta ahead of the Gunners’ Premier League return on Saturday, November 25 against Brentford
Over the international break, Mikel Arteta appeared to be worrying about several players, and Arsenal’s injury list seems to be growing every week. Some players, like Ben White and Martin Odegaard, have stayed at London Colney, however Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli have left for Brazil due to concerns about their individual injuries.
Jesus has been out of action for the past month due to a hamstring issue, but he has been spotted training with Brazil. Martinelli was seen with his fellow members of the national squad following his hobbling off against Burnley this past weekend while holding his hamstring.
Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jorginho, who were both involved in battles over the weekend, are a cause for concern. Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber are still the team’s long-term absentees. Having said that, football.london has examined the most recent injury updates for Arsenal ahead of their next match against Brentford.
Jesus Gabriel
In the Champions League match against Sevilla, Gabriel Jesus was outstanding, scoring a goal and dishing out an assist. However, there was cause for concern when he appeared to strain his hamstring toward the end of the match. Eddie Nketiah took his place with ten minutes remaining, and he hasn’t played again.
Despite doubts about his health, the striker has been called up to the Brazil national team. As far as football.london is aware, Jesus should be ready to play for Brentford when the two-week break ends. In addition, Brazil hopes to have Jesus play in Wednesday, November 22 World Cup qualifying match against Argentina.
Prior to the defeat on Tyneside, the captain of the Gunners was struck by a ball in the face during a training session at London Colney. Odegaard was examined for a concussion prior to the Eddie Howe team’s defeat, but he failed a fitness test. According to concussion regulations, athletes cannot play again for six days after they have recovered from their injuries.
Odegaard was put through his paces at London Colney on Tuesday; he is still being evaluated, but football.london knows that he should be back against Brentford.
Trauma: Hip/Concussion
Arteta has stated: “We anticipate him missing a few weeks due to a muscular injury. He gets further testing today, so we still don’t know the full scope of it. During the final ball kick during training, he sustained that injury. Very regrettable. We will talk more after his Tuesday appointment, which is his next visit.”
Smith Emile Ranke Smith This season, Rowe has been unlucky with ailments once more; this time, he is dealing with a knee problem. He was left out of the matchday roster for last weekend’s match against the Clarets as well.
Arteta’s statement: “We have a problem with him. After the game, he started to experience some pain in his knee. We are evaluating him, but there is cause for concern. He will be absent for several weeks.”
Jeremy Timber
Football.london is aware that Timber had a successful operation and is currently in the’recovery phase’ of his recuperation. The club failed to locate a suitable successor during the summer transfer window, therefore the Dutchman has been greatly missed.
Arteta’s statement: “Huge blow.” especially considering that he recently joined the club. It is a severe blow that he has this injury. It’s for the team because we signed him with the idea of using him, and we knew he would be a valuable addition. Unfortunately, he won’t be able to help us this season. We must change. Unfortunately, these things do happen, and we must go on.