Arsenal Injury Update: Latest on Havertz, Rice, and Calafiori’s Return Dates…

Arsenal Injury Update: Latest on Havertz, Rice, and Calafiori’s Return Dates.

Update on Arsenal injuries: Current return timelines for Havertz, Rice, and Calafiori.

The Gunners are gearing up for a crucial Premier League match against Chelsea this Sunday.

Arsenal faces Chelsea amid a challenging period, having gone winless in their last three league matches and suffering a 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday.

A loss against a Chelsea side that is currently in good form would be a significant blow to their title aspirations, while a victory could serve as a strong statement.

This match is vital for the club, and Mikel Arteta will be encouraged by the return of Martin Odegaard, who made a brief appearance against Inter.

However, injury concerns continue to plague the team.

Here’s the latest on Arsenal’s injury situation:

Kai Havertz

Kai Havertz sustained a significant cut following a head collision with Inter’s Yann Bisseck on Wednesday night. He was substituted for Odegaard in the latter stages of the match.

Arteta commented, “Kai Havertz had a big cut and hopefully he will be OK for the weekend.” Havertz has been a key player for Arsenal this season, netting seven goals in 15 matches across all competitions while stepping up in Odegaard’s absence.

Potential return date: Unknown

Declan Rice

Before the trip to Inter, Arsenal faced a setback with Declan Rice, who was unable to travel due to a foot injury sustained during the loss to Newcastle.

It remains unclear whether Rice will be available for the Chelsea match. Arteta stated, “Declan unfortunately has picked up an injury against Newcastle.

He was able to finish the game but he wasn’t feeling good in the last few days, so we have to assess him on Thursday to understand whether he will be fit or not for the weekend.”

Potential return date: Unknown.

Riccardo Calafiori

The summer acquisition Riccardo Calafiori sustained an injury during the 1-0 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk and has subsequently been sidelined for the last four matches.

In a statement made last month, Arteta indicated that the Italian defender is expected to be unavailable for a “few weeks.” “I would estimate he will be out for a few weeks,” Arteta mentioned in late October.

Potential return date: Unknown

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Takehiro Tomiyasu has played only six minutes this season due to a setback in his recovery from a knee injury.

Arteta has confirmed that the Japanese player is not anticipated to return before the upcoming international break.

Potential return date: November/December 2024

Kieran Tierney

Arsenal has a wealth of options at left-back, making it uncertain how significant Kieran Tierney’s involvement will be this season.

Nevertheless, Arteta is optimistic that the Scotland international will soon rejoin team training. “I believe he is quite close,” Arteta stated.

“He appears to be in good form and has moved past the struggles he was experiencing, looking sharp in his training.” “While he hasn’t yet trained with the team, I hope he can do so in the next week or two.”

Potential return date: Unknown.