Every player is out of the Brentford game
A season full of great expectations for Arsenal has been dampened by injuries so far, but the Gunners are off to a good start to the new calendar year.
Martin Odegaard’s ankle problem contributed to a ponderous autumn and Bukayo Sakas Due to the torn hamstring, many fans are skeptical about the club’s chances in the second half of the season. After struggling to adjust to his captain’s absence earlier this year, Mikel Arteta Coaching will be crucial in star Saka’s recovery.
Life without their talismanic winger began with a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town on Friday evening, with a trip to Brentford The next title contender will be on New Year’s Day.
Here’s Arsenal’s latest injury news ahead of their first game of 2025.
arsenal has struggled at fullback all season, with Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Oleksandr Zinchenko missing due to injury.
Thomas Partey was therefore temporarily deployed as a right-back, with Timber returning as an undisputed starter. However, the Dutchman is exonerated 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 timetable for his return. There have been few updates on his recovery.
Takehiro Tomiyasu is capable of covering Arsenal’s entire back line, but the Japan international has only made one appearance all season due to a recurring knee injury. He has suffered several setbacks in his recovery and it is not yet known when he will be fit and available again.
The mood in north London has worsened as a result Sakas Torn hamstring suffered in the 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’s a devastating blow – one that’s only getting worse Raheem Sterlings Knee injury.
Sterling has barely played since joining the club on loan, but without Saka he would undoubtedly have been a practical option. The experienced winger could return at some point in January, but Arteta is currently relying on the likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus to mitigate Saka’s absence.
|
player |
Injury |
status |
|---|---|---|
|
Bukayo Saka |
Paralyze |
Out of |
|
Raheem Sterling |
Knee |
Out of |
|
Ben White |
bar |
Out of |
|
Takehiro Tomiyasu |
Knee |
Out of |
