Arsenal, currently leading the Premier League by two points, are facing a new injury concern as Takehiro Tomiyasu is uncertain for the upcoming match against Luton amid a busy December schedule. The defender left the field during the 2-1 victory over Wolves, with concerns about his right calf.
The injury woes for Arsenal extend beyond Tomiyasu, with ongoing issues affecting key players like Thomas Partey, Fabio Vieira, Emile Smith Rowe, and Jurrien Timber.
Partey, grappling with a significant thigh injury, underwent a procedure earlier this month and is expected to remain sidelined until at least January 2024. Vieira, recovering from a groin operation, is also targeting a return in January 2024.
Emile Smith Rowe, who made a promising return to the starting lineup in October, suffered a knee injury, and his return is anticipated by December 2023. Meanwhile, Jurrien Timber, a summer signing, sustained an ACL injury in his Premier League debut, with no specific timeline provided for his return, but reports suggest a potential risk of missing Euro 2024.
In the face of these injuries, Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, is navigating challenges and expressed caution in managing the players' recovery to ensure they return to full fitness without rushing the process.
Arsenal injury list and expected return dates
- Fabio Vieira: Groin/Hip/Pelvic Injury (Expected return date: 20/01/2024)
- Thomas Partey: Thigh Injury (Expected return date: 28/12/2023)
- Emile Smith Rowe: Knee Injury (Expected return date: 28/12/2023)
- Takehiro Tomiyasu: Calf/Shin/Heel Injury (Expected return date: Unknown)
- Jurrien Timber: Knee Injury (Expected return date: Unknown)
Source: Premier League Injuries / Join us on Telegram!/ Follow us on Twitter!