Former Arsenal academy defender Ryan Alebiosu is expected to be out for three-to-four months after surgery on a knee injury.
Former Gunner Ryan Alebiosu is currently on the books for Blackburn Rovers, but he’s going to be out of action for the foreseeable future with a knee injury.
The ex-Arsenal academy defender had to undergo surgery, and the good news is that the procedure was completed earlier this week. The bad news is that a lengthy period on the sidelines is now expected.
Prior to the surgery, Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray had told the media Alebiosu would be out for “three or four months, maybe a touch longer”.
“It’s a tough break for the football team because he does bring us an amazing ability to cover ground and join the attack really fast,” Mowbray added.
“He’s going to have to be really disciplined and do the hard yards until he gets himself back in the new year. It’s not good news for us or for him.”
Alebiosu joined Arsenal at the age of eight, beginning a 13-year spell that only ended in 2023. He made the bench for a couple of senior Gunners fixtures, but never made it on for his first-team debut.
Even so, it was always clear the defender would play at a good level, and he found a new home with Championship Blackburn Rovers in 2025. He’s gone on to make 55 appearances for the side.
Alebiosu’s Rovers career will now be on hold as he recovers from his knee injury, and we wish him all the best with that process.
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