Injury news Archives: 12/2025

Arteta explains Timber’s absence and Calafiori’s late withdrawal as Arsenal cope with further defensive disruption.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot criticises a Tottenham challenge after Alexander Isak suffers a leg fracture, with the striker set for months out.

Mikel Arteta provides an injury update on Kai Havertz and Gabriel Magalhaes ahead of Arsenal’s next Premier League test.

Brighton expect Danny Welbeck and Jan Paul van Hecke to return, with suspensions ending as Fabian Hürzeler updates his squad ahead of Arsenal.

Only five Arsenal players have avoided injury or illness this season, highlighting the strain on Arteta’s squad as they lead the Premier League and Champions League.

Declan Rice misses full training before the Club Brugge trip as Arsenal manage workloads amid a crowded injury list and an unforgiving December schedule.

Jurrien Timber admits injuries have made the season harder to manage after Arsenal’s late defeat at Villa Park cut their lead at the top.

Arsenal fear Cristhian Mosquera could be out for up to eight weeks after an ankle injury, adding to defensive problems ahead of a heavy run of games.

Pep Guardiola confirms Rodri remains weeks from a return as Manchester City pursue the Premier League leaders without their key midfielder.

Arteta speaks openly about how injuries are affecting preparation, performance and planning as Arsenal battle constant fitness problems this season.

Arteta issues fresh updates on Rice, Mosquera and Saliba ahead of Aston Villa as Arsenal wait on late fitness tests after midweek injury scares.

Arsenal’s players have missed a combined 91 matches through injury this season, highlighting the scale of disruption they have suffered