Arsenal Injury Update Ahead of New Premier League Season
As Arsenal gears up for the upcoming Premier League season, they are facing both setbacks and positive news on the injury front.
The team managed to secure a morale-boosting victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley, setting a positive tone for the start of the season. Here’s the latest on Arsenal’s injury situation:
Gabriel Jesus: Knee Injury Impact
Gabriel Jesus has encountered another injury blow, with a knee injury sidelining him for what manager Mikel Arteta described as “a few weeks.”
This recurrence comes after the forward already endured a three-month absence last season due to surgery on the same knee.
Arteta explained that Gabriel had been experiencing discomfort in his knee, necessitating intervention to address the issue.
Although the injury isn’t considered severe, it’s likely that he won’t be back on the field before the international break in September.
Oleksandr Zinchenko’s Return
Oleksandr Zinchenko, the versatile defender, has been recovering from a calf injury that prevented him from participating in pre-season matches.
Arteta shared that Zinchenko’s return was imminent, stating that he was “close” to rejoining team training.
Zinchenko’s appearance in the Game4Ukraine event at Stamford Bridge marked his comeback, and he’s possibly in contention to play against Nottingham Forest on August 12.
Bukayo Saka’s Fitness Concerns
Bukayo Saka faced some fitness worries after sitting out the Emirates Cup match against Monaco.
Arteta, however, reassured that Saka’s absence was due to illness rather than an injury.
Saka played a full 120 minutes in the Community Shield game against City, dispelling any concerns about his readiness.
Jorginho’s Absence and Update
Jorginho was not included in the Community Shield matchday squad due to a minor muscle issue.
As of now, Arsenal has not provided further updates regarding his condition.
Arteta is expected to share more information during his media interactions.
Folarin Balogun’s Foot Injury
Striker Folarin Balogun has been recovering from a foot injury that kept him out of the team’s last three matches.
Arteta confirmed that Balogun sustained a foot injury and had been training separately from the main group during the Los Angeles tour.
His timeline for return remains uncertain.
Mohamed Elneny’s Recovery Progress
Midfielder Mohamed Elneny, who watched his teammates face Monaco from the sidelines, has been recuperating from a knee injury that sidelined him since January.
Recent photos show Elneny participating in first-team training, hinting at a potential return to the squad in the near future, barring any setbacks.
Reiss Nelson’s Injury Update
Reiss Nelson missed Arsenal’s USA tour due to a foot injury he picked up during the team’s training camp in Germany.
Although Nelson signed a new contract during the summer, his injury status has not seen any significant updates.
While initial reports suggested a matter of weeks for recovery, there’s no confirmation yet about his availability for the new season.
As the Premier League season approaches, Arsenal’s injury concerns are a mix of challenges and potential comebacks.
The team’s management will likely closely monitor each player’s progress to ensure a strong start to the campaign.
