![]() He was really concerned straight away and we are concerned."Įxpected return date: June Mohamed ElnenyĮlneny started in the FA Cup win over Oxford United and played the whole 90 minutes. We have one assessment and I think they need to have another assessment tomorrow. Everyone at the club will now be working hard with Tomi, so he can join pre-season training ahead of next season." Now the medical staff have learned the extent of the defender's injury.Īn official club statement read: "Tomi has had successful surgery in London on Tuesday and will be ruled out for the remainder of this season. The Japan international wasn't in the squad to face Crystal Palace, with it later confirmed he had undergone knee surgery. The Japanese defender had overstretched for a tackle early in the match and had to receive treatment on the pitch shortly afterwards and was unable to continue. Takehiro Tomiyasu was substituted inside the first ten minutes of the Gunners' clash against Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium. We have to go week by week at the moment."Įxpected return date: Unknown Takehiro Tomiyasu We are preparing the game without him and probably the next game will come too soon as well. "We’re still hopeful, but another week has gone by and he hasn’t been able to train with the team. ![]() "There’s not been a real improvement unfortunately on him, so we’re still waiting," Arteta said ahead of the City game. There is some evolution, he is doing more activity, but he is not there yet to start to throw him on the pitch at the level that the sessions demand to compete in this league. Probably next week we are going to have more certainty. It’s a bit delicate and we want to be very certain when we push him that he is ready to absorb the load and the risk that we will take and at the moment that’s not possible to do. He is not progressing as quick as we hoped. What Arteta has said: "Regarding William, we still have to wait a little bit more. The defender has missed the last few games and is set to miss the clash against City after a worrying update from Arteta. Saliba limped off in Arsenal's exit from the Europa League against Sporting CP, suffering an issue with his back that forced the youngster to be substituted. Hopefully he’ll be able to train today but he’s still a doubt - the rest are OK."Įxpected return date: Chelsea (H) - Tuesday, May 2 William Saliba Speaking ahead of the Man City clash, Arteta said: "Granit has been out. What Arteta has said: Before the game against the Saints, the Arsenal boss said: "This morning unfortunately Granit wasn’t feeling well so we had to get him out of the squad." The Switzerland international was unavailable due to illness and was not spotted in training this week ahead of the game against Guardiola's side. Xhaka was missing from the starting line-up against Southampton and his absence was felt in the final-third. With that said, football.london has rounded up the latest injury news from London Colney. READ MORE: Arsenal can sign perfect Declan Rice alternative and complete Liverpool £35m transfer hijack ![]() Xhaka missed the 3-3 draw against Southampton last weekend and is yet to return to training ahead of the trip to the Etihad Stadium. Saliba looks set to miss the crucial fixture as he continues to recover from a back injury he sustained last month. A win for Arteta's side will move them eight points clear with just five games left to play and the title firmly in their own hands. Pep Guardiola's side host the Gunners to the Etihad Stadium in a potential title-deciding clash.Īrsenal head into the game five points clear of the reigning champions - but City do have two games in hand on the Premier League leaders. Mikel Arteta offered a worrying injury update on Granit Xhaka and William Saliba ahead of Arsenal's clash against Manchester City tonight.
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