Arsenal’s Injury Crisis Deepens Ahead of Crucial Tottenham Clash
Arsenal’s preparations for the North London Derby against Tottenham have been dealt a significant blow with the news that they could be without four key players.
Mikel Merino, who recently joined Arsenal for £32 million, has suffered a fractured deltoid during his first training session at London Colney and is expected to miss nearly two months.
This injury compounds the frustration for Arsenal, as Merino was brought in to bolster their midfield options.
Additionally, Declan Rice will be unavailable due to suspension following his red card in the 1-1 draw against Brighton.
This leaves a substantial gap in Arsenal’s midfield, as Rice has been one of their standout performers.
The potential absences of Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney, who are both injury doubts with no confirmed return dates, further strain the squad’s depth ahead of the crucial clash.
Despite these setbacks, there is some optimism as Gabriel Jesus and Jurrien Timber may return to the squad in time for the derby.
Their involvement could provide much-needed reinforcements, especially given the high stakes of the upcoming matches.
After facing Tottenham, Arsenal’s challenging run continues with fixtures against Manchester City and Leicester City, making it crucial for Mikel Arteta to navigate this period effectively, even with a depleted squad.
Arsenal’s Injury Crisis Deepens Ahead of Crucial Tottenham Clash
