know the latest update and expected return date of each injured Arsenal player along with the Bukayo Saka and William Saliba injury update
After winning their clash against Manchester City on Sunday, Arsenal sit second in the 2023-23 English Premier League standings after eight matches.
The high of defeating Manchester City on Sunday will be overshadowed by the ongoing injury problem at Arsenal. The Gunners continued their superb start to the season with a 1-0 win over their title challenges, but Mikel Arteta continues to suffer in the medical department. Bukayo Saka, who was a doubt after being forced off the field during Tuesday night’s 1-2 loss to RC Lens in the UEFA Champions League, missed the contest completely. As a result, the Hale End academy graduate is set to miss the upcoming international break.
Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Leonardo Trossard latest injury update today and return date news
🚨 Official: William Saliba has WITHDRAWN from the France national team squad for the upcoming international break due to a toe injury, being replaced by Jean-Clair Todibo in the squad. 🇫🇷 #afc pic.twitter.com/H6yieQgJU3
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) October 8, 2023
Which Arsenal players are currently unavailable due to injury?
Arsenal heads into the international break on the back of a potentially season-defining victory over Manchester City. Gabriel Martinelli’s late goal secured the Gunners their first win over the champions in years, drawing them level on points with their arch rivals, Tottenham, after eight matches. Notably, this achievement was even more impressive given the absence of Bukayo Saka, who is widely considered the club’s standout player.
Saka, who had an impressive run of 87 consecutive Premier League appearances, saw this streak come to an end due to a minor hamstring injury sustained against Lens. However, there is optimism that he will be available for England duty during the international break and potentially return for Arsenal’s upcoming match against Chelsea later this month.
In contrast to Saka, key defender William Saliba has had to withdraw from his national squad due to a hamstring strain, which will keep him out of the upcoming matches against the Netherlands and Scotland. Additionally, Arsenal faces another hamstring concern with Leandro Trossard, who was substituted for Martinelli at half-time as a precautionary measure. Finally, summer signing Jurrien Timber is facing a significant challenge to feature this season after suffering a long-term ACL injury during his Premier League debut in August.
When will the injured Arsenal players return to the pitch?
Although Arsenal fans will be worried about the return of their injured star players from injury, the upcoming international break will mean some of these players will be eligible to participate in Arsenal’s next game against Chelsea. It is anticipated that Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and William Saliba will recover from their respective injuries before their team’s face-off against Chelsea on 21st October. However, Timber will likely make his return to the pitch in the summer of 2024.
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