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Arsenal Injury Update Ahead Of West Ham Clash: Jorginho, Partey, Timber, And More

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Arsenal, after a resilient draw against Liverpool, faces an injury update before their impending clash with West Ham. Here’s the latest scoop on the Gunners’ injured players and their expected return dates.
Jorginho: The Italian midfielder missed the match against Brighton due to a foot injury but is set to make a comeback. He was back on the bench against Liverpool and is expected to contend for a place against West Ham.
  • Injury: Foot
  • Expected Return: Returned
  • Arteta’s Update: “Jorginho is still a doubt. He’s racing.”

Mohamed Elneny: Elneny returned from injury against PSV in the Champions League but faced a minor setback with a hamstring issue. He’s likely to rejoin the squad soon, which is crucial with the African Cup of Nations approaching.

  • Injury: Hamstring
  • Expected Return: Returned
  • Arteta’s Update: “Mo Elneny hopefully will train with us today and we’ll see how he feels about it. “
Thomas Partey: Partey underwent a procedure and is undergoing rehabilitation. Although not expected for the New Year’s games, Arsenal hopes for his return against Liverpool in the FA Cup before his participation in AFCON.
  • Injury: Thigh
  • Expected Return: Liverpool (H) – January 7
  • Arteta’s Update: “He’s still finalizing his rehab. “
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Takehiro Tomiyasu: Tomiyasu sustained a calf injury against Wolves and is set to be out until the new year, targeting a return for the FA Cup clash against Liverpool.

  • Injury: Calf
  • Expected Return: January
  • Arteta’s Update: “We had a scan and it’s not good news. “
Fabio Vieira: Vieira underwent groin surgery and is anticipated to be out until mid to late January 2024, facing a setback in his quest for more game time under Arteta.
  • Injury: Groin
  • Expected Return: Mid to late January 2024
  • Arteta’s Update: “We don’t expect him back this side of the winter break.”

Jurrien Timber: The young defender suffered an ACL injury early in the season. While initially feared to be severe, the injury is not as bad, with hopes of his return between March and May 2024.

  • Injury: ACL
  • Expected Return: Early 2024
  • Arteta’s Update: “He’s doing really well despite the significant injury. His dedication to recovery is commendable. We’ll miss him for a while.”

The Gunners face a test against West Ham amidst these injury concerns. While some players are on the brink of a comeback, others face a longer road to recovery, affecting the team’s depth and strategy in the upcoming fixtures.

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