Injuries have so far been dampened by a season of high expectations for Arsenal, but the Gunners enter the new calendar year well into the mix.
Martin Odegaard's ankle injury has facilitated a dull and boring fall Bukayo Saka A hamstring tear led many fans to be pessimistic about the club's chances during the second half of the season. After struggling to adapt to the absence of his captain earlier this year, Mikel Arteta Training will be crucial amid star Saka's recovery.
Life without their wide man began with a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town on Friday evening, with a trip to Brentford On New Year's Day for candidates for the title.
Here's the latest on Arsenal's injury news ahead of their first game of 2025.
Arsenal The team has had problems at fullback all season, with Jurian Timber, Riccardo Calafiore and Oleksandr Zinchenko missing time due to injuries.
Thomas Partey has been used at right-back on occasion as a result, with Timber returning as the undisputed starter. However, the Dutchman's workload will be eased for once Ben White He is recovering from minor ankle surgery he underwent during the November international break.
White has been out for about six weeks and there is still no time frame for his return. Updates on his recovery have been few and far between.
Takehiro Tomiyasu Capable of providing back cover for Arsenal, but the Japanese international has only made one appearance all season due to a recurring knee injury. He has suffered multiple setbacks in his recovery, and it is not yet known when he will be fit and available again.
The mood in north London has been soured as a result Saka He tore his hamstring in the 5-1 win over Crystal Palace before Christmas.
The winger has since undergone surgery with Arteta suggesting he will be without him for more than two months. It's a devastating blow – one that's getting worse Raheem Sterling Knee injury.
Sterling has barely featured since joining the club on loan, but would no doubt have been a useful option with Saka out. The experienced player 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 |
infection |
condition |
|---|---|---|
|
Bukayo Saka |
Hamstrings |
outside |
|
Raheem Sterling |
knee |
outside |
|
Ben White |
Thigh |
outside |
|
Takehiro Tomiyasu |
knee |
outside |
