According to Football London, In the latest Arsenal injury news, the severity of Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jurrien Timber's injuries has been revealed, posing challenges for the Gunners as they continue their Premier League campaign.
After a thrilling 4-3 victory over Luton Town on Tuesday, Arsenal received another boost when Manchester City suffered their third defeat in the league against Aston Villa. With City now trailing the Gunners by six points, many have started considering Arsenal as serious contenders for the English title.
However, the hectic fixtures schedule continues to test Mikel Arteta's side. Their upcoming match against Villa on Saturday is crucial, as the hosts are just four points behind Arsenal and eager to climb to second place in the table.
Unfortunately for the Gunners, they will have to face this important fixture without the versatile defender, Takehiro Tomiyasu, who has been confirmed to have a calf issue. Insider reports suggest that Tomiyasu could be sidelined for four to six weeks, but there is optimism that he may return earlier if his rehabilitation progresses well.
Injury analyst Ben Dinnery shed light on the severity and potential implications of Tomiyasu's problem. He highlighted the risks associated with recurring calf problems and emphasized the importance of managing players carefully, particularly amid a dense fixture schedule.
Furthermore, Dinnery discussed the estimated timeline for Jurrien Timber's return from his ACL injury. Timber, who joined Arsenal from Ajax in the summer, has been sidelined since August. While the typical recovery period for ACL reconstructive surgery is around nine months, Dinnery mentioned that players can sometimes return earlier if the injury is isolated only to the ACL. This implies that Timber's return may be expedited if there are no secondary injuries.
Alongside Tomiyasu and Timber, Arsenal will be missing Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe, and Fabio Vieira in midfield, further challenging Arteta's squad depth.
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