Current Arsenal injury list
Kieran Tierney
- Injury: Hamstring
- Status: In individual training
- Out since: June 19 2024
- Expected to return: End of September/early October 2024
Kieran Tierney has resumed individual training following a hamstring injury sustained during Euro 2024. Tierney shared images on Instagram confirming his progress, as he runs on the pitch at London Colney. Though not yet involved in full team sessions, the Scotland international is edging closer to a return. Mikel Arteta previously stated Tierney would be out for “a few weeks,” and his comeback may coincide with Arsenal’s League Cup match against Bolton on September 25th.
Takehiro Tomiysau
- Injury: Knee
- Status: In recovery
- Out since: Pre-season 24/25
- Expected to return: Unknown
“Yeah, I think it will take weeks on that one unfortunately,” Arteta admitted almost a month ago. “He’s going to have to be patient and work through it because I think it’s going to take a few weeks.”
Gabriel Jesus
- Injury: Groin
- Status: In recovery
- Out since: Pre-season 24/25
- Expected to return: v Tottenham 15 September 2024
Gabriel Jesus could return to action after the international break, potentially in time for Arsenal’s match against Tottenham Hotspur. After missing Arsenal’s last two Premier League games due to injury, Jesus is stepping up his recovery, with hope he could join training during the break. Arsenal will face key matches against Spurs, Atalanta, and Manchester City, making Jesus’ return vital. Despite Kai Havertz’s good form, Jesus’ availability would ease pressure on Arsenal’s attacking options.
Mikel Merino
- Injury: Fractured shoulder
- Status: In recovery
- Out since: 30 August 2024
- Expected to return: 11 October 2024 (six weeks minimum)
Mikel Merino, may be sidelined for at least six weeks if a shoulder fracture is confirmed, according to reports. Merino, who joined from Real Sociedad, sustained the injury in training before making his debut. Mikel Arteta confirmed the midfielder’s absence for “a few weeks,” but the injury could be more severe, with The Athletic reporting it could extend to six weeks. This would see Merino miss key matches against Brighton, Spurs, Manchester City, and others, along with Champions League and League Cup fixtures.
Riccardo Calafiori
- Injury: Calf/ankle
- Status: Doubt
- Out since: Picked up injury playing for Italy v France 6 September 2024
- Expected to return: Unclear
Arsenal’s new signing, Riccardo Calafiori, has been sent back to London after initially being deemed fit to continue with Italy’s squad for their UEFA Nations League fixtures. The 22-year-old defender suffered a calf injury following a collision with French winger Ousmane Dembele during Italy’s 3-1 win over France. Although early reports suggested the injury was minor, with Italy manager Luciano Spalletti expressing optimism, further assessments revealed the injury is worse than initially feared. More here.
Martin Odegaard
- Injury: Ankle sprain
- Status: Doubt
- Out since: Picked up injury playing for Norway v Austria 9 September 2024
- Expected to return: Unclear
Martin Ødegaard was forced to leave the pitch in tears during Norway’s 2-1 Nations League win over Austria. Ødegaard twisted his ankle in a tangle with Austrian midfielder Christoph Baumgartner and was helped off by teammate Erling Haaland. The injury, described as a small ankle sprain by Norwegian team doctor Ola Sand, raises doubts about Ødegaard’s availability for the NLD. “It didn’t look good in the dressing room,” said Norway’s national coach Stale Solbakken. “It’s a sprain and not so bad if no ligaments are torn,” added Sand later. More here.