Arsenal Injury Update: Saka, Odegaard, Havertz, Timber, Martinelli and Thomas Partey return dates Ahead of Bournemouth Match…

Arsenal Injury Update: Saka, Odegaard, Havertz, Martinelli Ahead of Bournemouth Match.

 

As Mikel Arteta prepares his squad for the upcoming match against Bournemouth, the latest injury news from Arsenal raises concerns.

 

The recent international break has concluded, but it has not been kind to the Gunners. Arteta faces mounting challenges as his team emerges from this period with additional injury concerns.

 

Martin Odegaard is already sidelined due to a significant ankle injury sustained during the last international fixtures.

 

The situation has worsened, as Kai Havertz was withdrawn from international duty shortly after a match against Southampton.

 

Additionally, Ben White and Jurrien Timber remain uncertain for the upcoming game.

 

Oleksandr Zinchenko has been unavailable for some time, and backup goalkeeper Neto is also out due to loan restrictions, leaving Arteta with limited options.

 

With a small squad, Arteta must navigate these challenges as domestic football resumes.

 

Below are the latest updates from the Arsenal treatment room ahead of the trip to the south coast.

 

Gabriel Martinelli

Injury: Calf.

 

The Brazilian national team has reported that Martinelli sustained a calf injury while on international duty.

 

“Player Gabriel Martinelli complained of pain in his right calf and underwent an MRI on Sunday night, which revealed a small area of muscle edema,” the statement indicated.

 

He is currently receiving physiotherapy treatment from the Brazilian medical staff. Martinelli did not participate in the 4-0 victory over Peru early Wednesday morning.

 

Return date: Unknown.

 

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Injury: Knee.

 

The Arsenal full-back has reportedly encountered a setback in his recovery process.

 

Concerns are growing within the club that he may face another period on the sidelines, having only recently returned to action.

 

Tomiyasu was omitted from the Japan squad during the international break due to limited playing time. He made his season debut with a brief appearance against Southampton.

 

Return date: Unknown.

 

Bukayo Saka

Injury: Hamstring.

 

Saka sustained a hamstring injury during England’s match against Greece in the Nations League last Thursday. He was seen gripping the back of his thigh just before Vangelis Pavlidis scored for the visitors.

 

Following preliminary assessments, it was determined that Saka would not travel to Finland for the upcoming match and was sent back to London Colney.

 

Initially considered doubtful for the Bournemouth fixture, a more optimistic update has since been provided.

 

What Lee Carsley stated: “Bukayo would have been close, but it would have been unwise to take a risk with him. He’s a positive individual, and I anticipate he will be fine.”

 

Return date: Bournemouth (A) – Premier League – October 19.

 

Kai Havertz

Injury: Knee.

 

After playing a full match against Southampton prior to the international break, Havertz withdrew from the Germany squad due to a knee issue.

 

The German Football Association confirmed his absence, indicating he will not participate in the Nations League matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Netherlands.

 

What the German Football Association announced: “Kai Havertz will miss the upcoming international fixtures due to knee problems. Wishing him a speedy recovery!”

 

Return date: Bournemouth (A) – Premier League – October 19.

 

Thomas Partey

Injury: Unknown.

 

The midfielder was withdrawn from international duty before joining the Ghana squad.

 

A statement clarified, “Thomas is unable to join the Black Stars due to ongoing medical concerns, and his club has arranged for further evaluations in the coming days.”

 

Return date: Unknown.

 

Martin Odegaard

Injury: Ankle.

 

Odegaard sustained an ankle injury during a Nations League match against Austria in September.

 

The 25-year-old midfielder is currently managing the issue, but the timeline for his return remains uncertain due to conflicting reports.

 

Recent updates indicated he may have experienced a setback that could postpone his comeback; however, this information is not widely accepted. It is anticipated that Odegaard could be ready to play by November.

 

What Mikel Arteta stated: “Martin’s situation is complex.

 

I expected him to still be in a boot and dealing with various challenges, yet he is working diligently, feeling positive, and pushing himself, making it hard to provide a specific timeline.”

 

What Martin Odegaard remarked: [Earlier this month] “In the past week, I’ve made significant progress.

 

I’m improving daily and feel that things are going well. When you sense progress, it motivates you to push harder and work even more.”

 

What Stale Solbakken [Norway manager] commented: “There is notable improvement regarding pain and injury, but he is still quite far from match fitness. I don’t believe anyone knows [his return date], and I doubt he knows it himself either.”

 

Return date: November.

 

Jurrien Timber

Injury: Unknown.

 

Timber was substituted at halftime during Arsenal’s victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and subsequently did not participate in the match against Southampton.

 

He was also excluded from the Netherlands squad for Nations League fixtures against Hungary and Germany.

 

What Mikel Arteta mentioned: “We had to adjust training for several players. We’ve done the same today due to their workload, so we will decide this afternoon whether to include them or not. They are close.”

 

Return date: Bournemouth (A) – Premier League – October 19.

 

Ben White

Injury: Knee.

 

White was not included in the matchday squad for the game against Southampton, which led Arsenal to utilize Thomas Partey as an improvised right-back.

 

The defender has been sidelined since he came on as a substitute during the 2-2 draw with Manchester City last month due to a knee problem.

 

What Mikel Arteta stated: “We had to adjust training for several players. We’ve done the same today because of their workload, so we will decide this afternoon whether to include them or not. They are close.”

 

Return date: Bournemouth (A) – Premier League – October 19.

 

Oleksandr Zinchenko

Injury: Calf.

 

Zinchenko has not played for Arsenal since August, missing the last four Premier League matches due to a calf injury.

 

He was not selected by Ukraine for their two Nations League matches during the international break, which was expected.

 

What Mikel Arteta mentioned: “Alex is likely to return after the international break if everything goes well. He’s making good progress.”

 

Return date: Bournemouth (A) – Premier League – October 19.

 

Kieran Tierney

Injury: Hamstring.

 

Tierney continues to be unavailable after sustaining a severe hamstring injury while playing for Scotland at Euro 2024. He has not yet resumed training, despite speculation about a potential departure from the club over the summer.

 

What Mikel Arteta said in August: “He needs to concentrate on recovering as effectively as possible; it has been a challenging period for him with his recent injury. We must support him and ensure he returns to fitness.”

 

Return date: Unknown.