Former Gunner returns from injury ahead of October Arsenal match

Christian Norgaard has made his return to training with Everton, finally putting him in line to make his debut for his new club.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Christian Norgaard of Arsenal n action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Arsenal FC and FC Kairat Almaty at Arsenal Stadium on January 28, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

After his short and successful spell at Arsenal, Christian Norgaard left for fellow Premier League side Everton over the summer, but he’s still yet to make an appearance for the Merseyside club.

Norgaard has missed the first seven games of Everton’s season with a groin injury, and it’s only now that it seems he’s preparing for a comeback.

Everton posted on social media on Tuesday to confirm that Norgaard is now back in full training and building up to his debut.

MANSFIELD, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Christian Norgaard of Arsenal interacts with mascots as he enters the pitch to warm up prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Mansfield Town and Arsenal at One Call Stadium on March 07, 2026 in Mansfield, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) — Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images

Aside from simply wishing their former player well, Arsenal will be interested to hear that Norgaard is almost back, as the Gunners face a visit from Everton later this month.

Norgaard could make his first competitive appearance back at the Emirates Stadium since leaving Arsenal on October 24th, when his former club and his current one face off in a Premier League match.

Martin Odegaard and Christian Norgaard of Arsenal interact after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on December 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) — Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images

On paper, this isn’t set to be an easy month for Everton. They face high-flying promoted club Hull City away from home, then host Chelsea, before travelling away to Arsenal, then wrapping October up with a League Cup match against Newcastle United.

But having made an unbeaten start to the new campaign, Everton will be in good spirits. The return to fitness of their Premier League-winning midfield summer signing will be another boost.

Christian Norgaard runs with the ball in Arsenal training and Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard stand behind him — Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images

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