Arsenal Injury Update and Predicted Return Dates for Crystal Palace Showdown
Declan Rice in Action Against Everton
Declan Rice’s performance during Arsenal’s match against Everton.
As Arsenal prepares to take on Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-final, Mikel Arteta will be eager to guide his team back to winning form. The Gunners host the Eagles at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening, with both sides vying for a chance to move closer to lifting silverware.
Arsenal’s Premier League ambitions faced a minor setback after a goalless draw against Everton on Saturday. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace claimed a convincing 3-1 victory over Brighton in the M23/A23 derby on Sunday, boosting their confidence heading into the clash.
Despite Palace’s momentum, Arsenal benefits from an additional day of rest. Here’s the latest on the Gunners’ injury situation ahead of the match.
Injury Updates
Declan Rice
The 25-year-old midfielder had to be substituted during the game against Everton due to a knock. Arteta explained post-match that Rice had been dealing with a minor issue leading up to the fixture.
“Declan was feeling something and requested to come off,” said Arteta. “He’s been managing a little niggle for the past week, so we needed to act cautiously.”
Potential Return Date: Undetermined.
Riccardo Calafiori
The 22-year-old defender has missed Arsenal’s last three matches with a groin injury. Arteta confirmed ahead of the Everton game that Calafiori is nearing a return.
“We’re following the medical team’s timeline and assessing his progress daily. While he’s not quite ready yet, he’s very close,” said Arteta.
Potential Return Date: December 2024.
Ben White
Ben White recently underwent minor surgery to address a joint issue. Arteta confirmed that the procedure was successful, though the defender remains sidelined for an extended period.
“The surgery went well, and there have been no complications,” said Arteta. “We need to be cautious during the first four to six weeks to avoid stressing the knee. After that, we’ll evaluate his recovery pace.”*
Potential Return Date: Early 2025.
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Zinchenko has been unavailable for Arsenal’s last three games due to a muscle injury. Speaking after the 1-1 draw with Fulham earlier this month, Arteta acknowledged the challenges posed by defensive absences.
“We’re missing several players in the backline, but the team has shown resilience and adaptability,” he said.
Potential Return Date: Undetermined.
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Tomiyasu is recovering from a knee injury that has kept him out of action for most of the season. The 25-year-old defender has only managed six minutes of game time this term. Last month, Arteta confirmed the extent of his absence.
“Tomiyasu will be sidelined for a while,” he said.
Potential Return Date:Undetermined.
Arsenal faces a challenging task in the absence of key players but will aim to utilize their squad depth to secure a victory against Crystal Palace.
