Arsenal Injury News

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Arsenal get FA Cup injury boost

Mikel Arteta could be back in time for the FA Cup with the Spaniard returning to training after his lengthy injury. Speaking to the press,...
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan reacts during the international friendly match between Germany and Japan at Volkswagen Arena on September 09, 2023. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Arsenal international returns to training insisting he’s not injured

Takehiro Tomiyasu has returned to full training with Japan and insisted he has no injury problems despite his absence from their last squad.

Injury update: Ozil out with suspected hip injury

Mesut Ozil has been left out of the squad set to face Manchester City with a suspected hip problem.

Injury updates: Alexis, Ramsey, Welbeck and Koscielny

Just to compound the Gunners' misery after the loss to Watford, a number of players have picked up new injury problems.
James Olayinka in training with Arsenal (Photo via Olayinka on Instagram)

Arsenal loanee returns to London Colney after ligament injury

James Olayinka is back at London Colney for treatment on his injury, despite extending his loan with Southend United in January.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND: Emile Smith Rowe of Arsenal receives medical attention during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal at The King Power Stadium on February 28, 2021. (Photo by Tim Keeton - Pool/Getty Images)

Emile Smith Rowe injury update latest

Mikel Arteta has provided a positive update on Emile Smith Rowe after the midfielder came off at the weekend with an injury concern.

Arsene Wenger regrets Walcott decision

Arsene Wenger has revealed that he now regrets the decision to allow Theo Walcott to join up with England earlier in the season. Returning to...
William Saliba after signing for Arsenal from St. Etienne (Photo via Arsenal.com)

William Saliba still out of action with muscular injury

William Saliba is continuing to sit out of competitive matches for Saint-Etienne at the moment, as a result of a muscular injury he picked up in May.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Petr Cech of Arsenal walks off injured during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium on February 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Cech still a doubt as Tottenham welcome back Alderweireld

Petr Cech remains an injury doubt for Arsenal, while Tottenham can call upon Toby Alderweireld and new signing Lucas Moura for Saturday's North London derby.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks on during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Injury blow for Arsenal: Martinelli and Zinchenko ruled out

Arteta confirms season-ending injuries for Arsenal's Martinelli and Zinchenko ahead of Nottingham Forest clash.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal is substituted for Rob Holding of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on September 23, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal injury update: Sokratis suffers knee problem

Unai Emery confirmed that Sokratis is suffering from a knee problem and he is hoping that it is “not too serious.”
Chuba Akpom set to leave Arsenal on loan

Akpom ‘gutted’ over back injury

Chuba Akpom was missing from Arsenal's Champions League squad on Wednesday night and nobody said much about it. Now, is seems he's out with a back injury.

Injury update: No scan for Ospina

Struck in the back during Saturday's second half against Everton, Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina somehow managed to play on until the end of the...

Wenger optimistic Oxlade-Chamberlain will make final v Chelsea

Arsene Wenger is optimistic that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will be fit for the FA Cup final against Chelsea on 27 May.
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Arsenal announce team news ahead of Palace

Arsenal will have to bounce back quickly to get back on track after a disappointing start to the Premier League season on Sunday. Arsène Wenger...
Per Mertesacker

Yoga helps Mertesacker return to fitness

Per Mertesacker has revealed what he's doing in order to return to fitness: yoga.

Sokratis forced off with ankle injury: Greece fall apart without him

Sokratis Papastathopoulos had to come off at half-time in Greece's clash with Finland, with reports in his home country suggesting he has an ankle injury.
Zafar Iqbal (right) with Gabriel Martinelli during Arsenal's match against Sheffield United (Photo via Sky Sports and Chris Davison)

Arsenal team news: Arteta positive on squad fitness ahead of Luton clash

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provides a positive update on squad fitness ahead of the Luton Town clash. Injury news on Saka, Martinelli, and Timber. Can the Gunners stay in the title race?
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal FC at City Ground on January 30, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal injury updates pre-Liverpool as midfielder suffers setback

Arsenal's Arteta gives key injury updates before the Liverpool clash. Find out who's in and who's out for the crucial Premier League game at the Emirates.
Chelsea's Spanish defender Marcos Alonso (L) rises above Arsenal's Spanish defender Hector Bellerin (C) to score the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on February 4, 2017. / AFP / Ian KINGTON /

Bellerin ‘recovering well at home’ after head injury

Hector Bellerin has tweeted that he's recovering well at home and is hoping to be back on the pitch soon.

Ligament damage for Cazorla – report

After Sunday's game against Norwich City, Arsenal fans were sweating over the fitness of Alexis Sánchez and Laurent Koscielny. However, soon after the game there...
Per Mertesacker

Watch: Mertesacker works on endurance

Per Mertesacker is getting closer to fitness after a knee injury that has ruled him out since the start of the season.
Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz is seen with his head bandaged during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on November 29, 2020. (Photo by Julian Finney / POOL / AFP)

Arsenal finally confirm what we all knew 2 weeks ago

Arsenal have finally admitted that David Luiz was being monitored for a concussion following his clash of heads with Raul Jimenez 2 weeks ago.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Why William Saliba needed surgery

Back in mid-August, St Etienne's manager confirmed that, in consultation with Arsenal's medical team, William Saliba underwent surgery and would be out for around six weeks, but why was surgery needed and what's he doing back at Arsenal?
Emile Smith Rowe in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Smith Rowe injury update after training setback

Emile Smith Rowe isn't expected to be out for long, despite picking up an ankle injury in training with Arsenal last week.

Wenger 'thinks' Ramsey will be fit for Old Trafford

Despite Aaron Ramsey featuring in our 1-0 loss against Swansea City earlier this week, Arsene Wenger doesn't seem fully confident the midfielder will be...
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 28: Bernd Leno of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on April 28, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Bernd Leno pulls out of Germany squad with injury

Bernd Leno has pulled out of Germany's squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Belarus and Estonia, due to a recurring problem with his thumb.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 03: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal reacts while leaving the pitch injured during the UEFA Europa League group A match between Arsenal FC and FC Zürich at Emirates Stadium on November 03, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Takehiro Tomiyasu injury update

Takehiro Tomiyasu lasted just 15 minutes against FC Zurich on Thursday evening, so what's the news on the defender's latest problem?

Ozil, Ramsey and Koscielny’s Community Shield absence explained

Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey and Laurent Koscielny were all noticeably absent from Arsenal's squad to face Chelsea in the Community Shield on Sunday.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Nuno Tavares of Notts Forest looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Nottingham Forest at Etihad Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Injury update as Arsenal loanee endures nightmare against Man City

Nuno Tavares was forced off with an injury against Manchester City over the weekend, with Steve Cooper suggesting it's a groin issue.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Jurrien Timber of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Timber sees positives in 6-month absence

Jurrien Timber believes there have been many positives to his injury absence, despite his ultimate frustration at not being able to get on the pitch.
Santi Cazorla

Wenger willing to give Cazorla new deal if player can prove fitness

Arsene Wenger hasn't ruled out Santi Cazorla signing a new contract, but the midfielder must prove his fitness first. Cazorla is fighting hard to return...
Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Arsenal's Thomas Partey (left) shoots towards goal during the Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Copyright: Paul Childs

Thomas Partey update as he prepares for injury scan

Thomas Partey picked up another injury in the same place as his previous one during the North London derby on Sunday.
Leandro Trossard during an Arsenal training session (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal forward set to return from injury vs Manchester United

Leandro Trossard has once again overcome an injury scare to be fit for Arsenal's next friendly, according to Mikel Arteta.

Özil to return to training ahead of Cardiff City clash

Mesut Özil is returning to training this week ahead of Arsenal's match against Cardiff City, after missing Saturday's derby match against West Ham United with illness.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA: Reiss Nelson #24 of Arsenal celebrates a goal during a Florida Cup friendly against Orlando City at Exploria Stadium on July 20, 2022. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Arsenal winger set to miss 2 months with muscle injury

Reiss Nelson is set to miss a couple of months of action with a muscle injury, according to a report.
Joel Lopez with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Lopez on Instagram)

Exclusive: Arsenal teenager breaks his wrist

Arsenal youth left-back Joel Lopez missed the u23 match against Derby after breaking his wrist, but it's not likely to keep him out for long.
James Olayinka with Southend United (Photo via SouthendUnited.co.uk)

Arsenal 20-year-old to return from ligament injury next week

Arsenal midfielder James Olayinka is set to return to loan club Southend United, with manager Mark Molesley setting a tentative return date for the midfielder.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Europa League Group B stage match between Arsenal FC and Dundalk FC at Emirates Stadium on October 29, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Mohamed Elneny available for Wolves

Mohamed Elneny tested positive for Covid while on international duty with Egypt, so what is his prognosis and when can we expect him back?
Folarin Balogun (Photo via Instagram / FolarinBalogun67)

Exclusive: Folarin Balogun out for a week as precaution after knock

Folarin Balogun will miss tonight's Europa League match against Standard Liege with injury, but he's not expected to be out for long.