- Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has given new information about injuries to some of his players, including Viktor Gyokeres
- Gyokeres limped off injured after scoring in their 2-0 win over Burnley, raising further concerns for the club
- The Gunners will be away to Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday night in their fourth round of the league game
A good start of Arsenal in the 2025/2026 season may be tested in the future after more players join the injury list.
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The Gunners have made a good start to the campaign as they hope to end their trophy drought.
Mikel Arteta’s side are desperate for the Premier League, a title which the club last won in 2004. After three successive runners-up finishes, there is a strong belief that they have finally made amends for the mistakes of previous seasons to mount a serious challenge.
The club began searching for key players this summer, bringing in key players to strengthen the squad and improve squad depth.
However, ahead of their Champions League game against Slavia Prague on Tuesday night, the usual injury problems seem to be cropping up again. Arteta could be without up to eight players for the game at Fortuna Stadium in Prague.
Arteta gives new information about Viktor Gyokeres
Top of the list is striker Viktor Gyokeres, who impressed at the break in their weekend win over Burnley, with Arteta admitting he was worried.
“He’s definitely not there. He didn’t practice today, and we need to do more tests and tests in the next few days to understand the extent of the injury, but for this game, he’s not there. I’m worried because he didn’t have many muscle problems, and he had to leave the field,” he said through the club’s website.
Who else is missing from Arsenal’s squad?
In addition to the Swedish striker, Arteta still has to deal with long-term absences such as Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke and club captain Martin Odegaard. Gabriel Martinell is also still missing.
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Second-choice goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga also missed training on Monday.
Martin Zubimendi is serving a three-card penalty
In addition to injuries, midfielder Martin Zubimendi will miss the game after collecting yellow cards. Any player who receives three yellow cards in the Champions League will be liable for a one match suspension.
Despite the growing concerns of injuries and suspensions, Arsenal will still be a good chance to win and maintain their 100% record so far in the Champions League.
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