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Arsenal Injury Crisis: Shocking Updates You Need to Know Before Brighton Showdown!

 

Arsenal Injury and Suspension Update Ahead of Brighton Clash: Havertz and Timber Setbacks

 

Declan Rice in action for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta has disclosed that Declan Rice experienced a physical issue prior to Arsenal’s victory over Brentford.

 

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces new fitness concerns following the team’s 3-1 win against Brentford. This victory propelled the Gunners back above Nottingham Forest into second place, narrowing the gap to league leaders Liverpool.

 

Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino, and Gabriel Martinelli were the scorers for Arsenal after Bryan Mbuemo netted for Brentford within the first 13 minutes. Declan Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly were among those relegated to the bench, while Kai Havertz was absent entirely.

 

Meanwhile, Jurrien Timber is confirmed to miss the upcoming Premier League match, potentially prompting Arteta to consider a tactical adjustment. Here’s the latest on Arsenal’s injury and suspension situation, as compiled by football.london.

 

Declan Rice

– Situation: Rice came off the bench during the Brentford match, but Arteta revealed that he encountered a new issue over the festive period.

– Injury: Undisclosed.

– Arteta’s Comments: “Declan had to come off the other day; it’s the second time he’s had a niggle.”

– Return Status: Already back in action.

 

Jurrien Timber 

– Injury: Not applicable.

– Details: Despite prior injury setbacks, Timber will miss the Brighton clash due to suspension. However, he remains eligible for the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Newcastle.

– Return Date: January 7, against Newcastle.

 

Kai Havertz

– Details: Havertz missed the Brentford game due to illness. Arteta noted that he was unfit to play.

– Arteta’s Comments: “It’s nothing serious, but Kai was clearly unwell, so we sent him back to London.”

– Expected Return: January 4, against Brighton.

 

Bukayo Saka

-Injury: Hamstring.

– Details: Saka underwent surgery following a hamstring injury sustained before Christmas. He is expected to be sidelined for several months.

-Arteta’s Comments: “The procedure went well, but he’ll be out for more than two months.”

– Estimated Return: March 2025.

 

Ben White

– Injury: Knee.

– Details: After a procedure in November, White is confirmed to be out for an extended period.

– Arteta’s Comments: “We had to make a decision to protect him, and surgery was necessary.”

– Return Timeline: Unknown.

 

Takehiro Tomiyasu

– Injury: Knee.

– Details: Tomiyasu continues his recovery with Arsenal carefully managing his rehabilitation after persistent issues.

– Arteta’s Comments: “It’s been psychologically tough for him. We’re providing the best possible environment to aid his recovery.”

– Return Timeline: Unknown.

 

As Arsenal prepares for the Brighton match, these updates underscore the challenges Mikel Arteta faces in maintaining squad depth and performance.

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