The most recent fitness information regarding Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal team ahead of their Premier League matchup against Fulham on Saturday.
Gabriel Jesus’ return to training for Arsenal before the Gunners’ Saturday match against Fulham gave the team a much-needed fitness boost.
Despite the absence of the Brazilian, Eddie Nketiah has been a successful fill-in for Arsenal, and they have won their first two games of the season. Mikel Arteta’s defense is where he faces the most difficulties.
Takehiro Tomiyasu won’t be able to play against Fulham after receiving a contentious red card for receiving two yellow cards against Crystal Palace on Monday. Given that Jurrien Timber’s injury forced the Japan international into the lineup, this was a double blow for Arsenal.
As the Gunners attempt to make it three victories in a row, other players will also sit out the game.
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As Arteta’s team gets ready to host Fulham at the Emirates Stadium, london has compiled the most recent injury updates.
The Gabriel Jesus.
At London Colney on Thursday, the striker returned to first team practice. Since having a minor procedure to treat a knee injury before the Community Shield, Jesus has been missing. Even though it seems unlikely that he will play against Fulham, this is still good news for the Gunners.
Knee injury.
TBC Date of return.
Less than two weeks have passed since the surgery, so it’s still a little early, according to Arteta. Hopefully he can start working next week. Fair enough, he’s doing really well, but we’ll proceed cautiously to ensure that he returns in the proper manner. “.
Takehiro Tomiyasu.
For two bookable infractions against Crystal Palace in the second half, Tomiyasu was dismissed. In order to avoid missing Fulham’s trip to the Emirates, the defender will now serve a one-match suspension.
Return date: September 3 against Manchester United.
Jurrien Timber
On his Arsenal derbut against Nottingham Forest, the Dutch defender cruelly tore his ACL. The majority of the season is anticipated to be lost by Timber.
Knee is hurt.
Date of return: 2024.
Arteta’s words: “Huge blow. Particularly for him, having only recently joined the club. It’s a major setback for him to be injured the way he is. He wasn’t going to be able to do it this season, despite the fact that we recruited him with clear intentions and could see the value he would bring to the team. We must adjust. Unfortunately, these occurrences are inevitable, so we must move on. “.
Michael Elneny.
In January, the midfielder suffered a serious knee injury that kept him out for the rest of the previous campaign. Regarding his recovery, there hasn’t been much news, and it’s not yet clear when he might return.
Knee injury.
Return day to be determined.
Albert Sambi Lokonga, Nicolas Pepe, Cedric Soares, and Nuno Tavares are among those receiving medical attention at London Colney.
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