Fulham match-winner to miss Arsenal through injury

Last week’s match-winner Ryan Sessegnon is set to miss Fulham’s match at Arsenal due to injury, as one of a few likely absentees.

Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham celebrates at full time following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on April 25, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images) — Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images

Fulham pulled off a 1-0 win over Aston Villa last weekend thanks to a goal from Ryan Sessegnon, but the defender is now set to miss Saturday’s match against Arsenal with a hamstring injury.

Fulham boss Marco Silva confirmed the absence, revealing that former Gunner Alex Iwobi and Kevin will also miss the match. Though he provided a more positive update on Kenny Tete, the right-back is also expected to miss out on the starting lineup.

“Not good news about [Ryan Sessegnon], he will be out of the next game and probably the game after too,” Silva confirmed. Alex [Iwobi] is out still, Kevin too. Kenny [Tete] is back, maybe in contention, too soon for him to start.”

Alex Iwobi of Fulham during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Fulham at Anfield on April 11, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) — Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images

Silva admitted that Fulham are taking particular care with Sessegnon given his injury history, wary of risking a setback for the player.

The good news for the club is that they have no other major injury concerns. If Tete is in the squad, then Kevin, Iwobi, and Sessegnon should be the only three to miss out.

Silva told the media that whilst Fulham “have some doubts with some (other) players”, he believes they “probably will be ready”.

Kenny Tete of Fulham is challenged by Crysencio Summerville of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Fulham and West Ham United at Craven Cottage on March 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) — Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images

Arsenal also have four injury concerns going into the match, with Mikel Merino, Kai Havertz, and Jurrien Timber likely to miss out, and Martin Odegaard a doubt after his early substitution on Wednesday. So at least the two clubs appear to be in similar positions on that front.

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