A season of high expectations for Arsenal has so far been dampened by injuries, but the Gunners head into a new calendar year well.
Martin Odegaard’s ankle problem facilitated a heavy fall and by Bukayo Saka The hamstring tear has many fans down about the club’s chances in the second half of the season. Having struggled to adapt to the absence of their captain earlier this year, Mikel Arteta’s Training will be crucial amid star Saka’s recovery.
Life without their talismanic man began with a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town on Friday night, with a trip to Brentford next New Year’s Day for title contenders.
Here’s the latest Arsenal injury news ahead of their first clash of 2025.
arsenal have had problems at full-back all season, with Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Oleksandr Zinchenko all missing out through injury.
Thomas Partey has been used at times at right-back as a result, with Timber returning as the undisputed starter. However, the Dutchman’s workload will be reduced once Ben White is recovering from minor ankle surgery he underwent during the international break in November.
White has been out for about six weeks and there is still no timeline for his return. Updates on his recovery have been few and far between.
Takehiro Tomiyasu he is capable of providing cover for Arsenal’s backline, but the Japan international has made just one appearance all season due to a recurring knee injury. He has suffered multiple setbacks in his recovery, and it is still unknown when he will be fit and available again.
The mood has soured in North London as a result from Saka Hamstring tear suffered in 5-1 win over Crystal Palace before Christmas.
The winger has since undergone surgery with Arteta suggesting he will be out for more than two months. It is a devastating blow, an exacerbated blow Raheem Sterling’s knee injury
Sterling has barely featured since joining the club on loan but would certainly have been a useful option with Saka out. The experienced wide man could return at some point in January, but Arteta is currently relying on Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus to mitigate Saka’s absence.
|
player |
injury |
status |
|---|---|---|
|
Bukayo Saka |
hamstring |
outside |
|
Raheem Sterling |
knee |
outside |
|
Ben White |
groin |
outside |
|
Takehiro Tomiyasu |
knee |
outside |
