Arsenal Injury Update: Rice, Odegaard, Jesus, and More Ahead of Key Fixtures vs Spurs, Atalanta, and Man City
Arsenal face a challenging set of fixtures after the international break, including a North London derby against Tottenham, a Champions League clash against Atalanta, and a Premier League showdown with Manchester City.
To navigate these key games, Mikel Arteta will need as many players fit as possible, but the squad is dealing with several injuries. Here’s the latest update on Arsenal’s injury situation:
1. Riccardo Calafiori
- Injury: Sustained during Italy’s Nations League match against France.
- Status: Under assessment. Italian coach Luciano Spalletti suggested the injury isn’t severe.
- Potential Return: September 2024
2. Martin Odegaard
- Injury: Came off early during the draw with Brighton but eased concerns while on international duty with Norway.
- Potential Return: September 15, 2024, vs Tottenham.
3. Mikel Merino
- Injury: Fractured his shoulder during his first training session with Arsenal.
- Status: Reports suggest he could be out for up to two months.
- Potential Return: Unknown
4. Gabriel Jesus
- Injury: Groin injury suffered on the opening day of the season.
- Status: There is optimism that he could return after the international break.
- Potential Return: September 15, 2024, vs Tottenham.
5. Takehiro Tomiyasu
- Injury: Knee issue keeping him sidelined since the start of the season.
- Status: Slow recovery process, with no clear return date yet.
- Potential Return: Unknown
6. Kieran Tierney
- Injury: Hamstring injury suffered during Euro 2024 with Scotland.
- Status: Recovery ongoing, with no clear timeline for his return.
- Potential Return: Unknown
7. Declan Rice
- Status: Suspended for the Tottenham match due to a red card received against Brighton.
With key players like Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus possibly returning for the crucial clash against Spurs, Arsenal will be looking to minimize the impact of their other absences during this crucial period.
Arsenal Injury Update: Rice, Odegaard, Jesus, and More Ahead of Key Fixtures vs Spurs, Atalanta, and Man City
