LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Where is Reiss Nelson?

Dec 30, 2020

Reiss Nelson picked up what was described a ‘minor’ injury following a clash of heads in training but that was 23 days ago, so where is he?

Reiss Nelson of Arsenal celebrates his goal during the UEFA Europa League match between Molde and Arsenal on November 26, 2020 in Molde. Photo: Marius Simensen / BILDBYRAN

On 7 December, it was reported that Reiss Nelson had suffered a minor head injury but it wasn’t expected that he would be sidelined for too long. At the same time, Arsenal also reported that Sead Kolasinac had picked up an injury in training, but as they gave no details about that injury, most assumed he’d been the one to bump noggins with Nelson.

Kolasinac is back in action but Nelson is still nowhere to be found. Not only that, the club aren’t even giving updates about him.

It seems as if Nelson is fit and recovered from the problem but was just left out of the squad entirely on Tuesday night when they travelled to Manchester.

He was also left out of the squad that beat Chelsea on Boxing Day and the squad for the game against Brighton:

No injury for Nelson tonight, just hasn't made it into the squad.

Be interesting to see if that is because he will play a part against Chelsea – or if he has just been left out. #AFC

— Mark Mann-Bryans (@MarkyMBryans) December 22, 2020

Reiss Nelson suggesting he’s unavailable for today, posting “sooooon back” on his Instagram story #AFC pic.twitter.com/AxAM9vzu8s

— Dan Critchlow (@afcDW) December 29, 2020

Reiss Nelson continuing to train normally. Hopefully he can be involved tomorrow. Would be strange if he was left out. pic.twitter.com/YZyrrBTOqp

— Jeorge Bird (@jeorgebird) December 28, 2020

Nelson has two goals and one assist this season in nine appearances. The 21-year-old currently averages around 54 minutes per game.

In other words, if Nelson was playing the full 90, he could one of our most dangerous players given our two top scorers this season only have five so far.