Arsenal Injury Update: Latest News on Saliba, Calafiori, Nwaneri, and More
Arsenal’s challenging season continues as injuries to key players further complicate their Premier League campaign. Despite a recent win over Tottenham boosting their title hopes, a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa on Saturday left the Gunners six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand.
The team has been eliminated from the FA Cup and faces a tough task to overturn a two-goal deficit against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final. With a lack of a traditional center-forward and a growing injury list, Arsenal’s depth is being tested. Here’s the latest update on the club’s injured players:
William Saliba
Saliba missed the Villa match after experiencing hamstring discomfort late in the game against Spurs. Manager Mikel Arteta is concerned, and reports suggest the defender could be sidelined for two weeks.
Expected return: Early February 2025
Riccardo Calafiori
Calafiori has been out since the Manchester United game and also missed matches against Spurs and Villa. Arteta hinted the Italian defender is nearing full fitness.
Expected return: January/February 2025
Ethan Nwaneri
The young talent hasn’t played since scoring against Brighton in early January but has recently resumed training.
Expected return: Unknown
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Tomiyasu has played just six minutes this season due to a knee injury, with no clear timeline for his return.
Expected return: Unknown
Ben White
After undergoing knee surgery in November, White is progressing well. Arteta remains hopeful White could return by late January, though no specific date has been set.
Potential return: Late January
Bukayo Saka
Saka is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in December against Crystal Palace. Surgery has delayed his return, with March being the earliest possible timeline.
Potential return: March 2025
Gabriel Jesus
The Brazilian striker underwent ACL surgery after an FA Cup injury against Manchester United. A return this season appears unlikely.
Potential return: Summer 2025
Arsenal fans will be hoping for swift recoveries as the team looks to regain momentum in what has become a testing campaign.
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