Arsenal Hit With Fresh Injury Headache

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November 18, 2024

Arsenal have been handed a fresh injury concern as Leandro Trossard was forced off during Belgium’s loss against Israel in the Nations League.

Mikel Arteta is already facing an injury headache with Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice both withdrawing from England’s most recent Nations League squad.

The Gunner’s injury headache worsened as Torssard was substituted just 37 minutes into the game.

That marks another tough international break for the north London side who lost Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Odegaard during the September international break.

Fast forward to the October international break where they saw injuries to wingers Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.

And now in November the gunners have seen Leandro Trossard hauled off and Ben White set to miss time, though the latter was not selected by England.

Speaking after Belgium’s loss, Domenico Tedesco confirmed the Arsenal winger was taken off due to injury, ‘It was a difficult game for a number of reasons.

‘The players we brought out had never played or trained together.

‘There were a lot of injuries before the game and we also lost Trossard and [Zeno] Debast during the game. It wasn’t a good game, but the conditions were very difficult.’

Trossard now looks set to join an injury list that includes Riccardo Calafiori, who has not featured since Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in October.

As for White, the England full-back is set to miss up to eight weeks after he underwent surgery to help deal with a long-term knee issue.

Mikel Arteta is also without long-term absentee Takehiro Tomiyasu who has featured just once in the league so far this season.

It is unclear whether Declan Rice will return to the Arsenal line-up following the international break, the midfielder taking painkillers to deal with a broken toe so he could face Chelsea.

And if Arsenal are to be without Saka, then the injury to Trossard would be even more significant, leaving the gunners with just Raheem Sterling and Martinelli as their senior wingers.

It has been a mixed start to the season for the Gunners who have been hampered by injuries and red cards alike.

Arteta’s side have received three red cards so far with Rice and Trossard sent off in draws against Brighton and Manchester City respectively.

William Saliba was given his marching orders against Bournemouth as the Gunners suffered a 2-0 defeat at the Vitality stadium.

That has left them fourth in the league, nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool who have lost just once this season under new boss Arne Slot.

And with injury issues seemingly deepending, Mikel Arteta will need to get his side moving in the right direction sooner rather than later if they are to sustain a title challenge.

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Man City’s Next Six Fixtures Compared To Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea As Title Battle Intensifies

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November 17, 2024

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The Premier League returns next weekend and Manchester City will be hoping to end their losing run and reignite their Premier League title hopes.

The Blues have lost their last four games in all competitions, the first time Pep Guardiola has lost four on the bounce as a manager. It means they have slipped five points adrift of leaders Liverpool ahead of the return of the top flight.

City will not be panicking, having form for finishing season’s strongly, and will hope an injury crisis will soon abate to allow them to field their first choice XI on a regular basis. Guardiola’s men return to action against Tottenham on Saturday and here’s how the next few weeks shape up for the top four in the Premier League.

Sunday, December 1: Liverpool (A)

Wednesday, December 4: Nottingham Forest (H)

Saturday, December 7: Crystal Palace (A)

Sunday, December 15: Manchester United (H)

Saturday, December 21: Aston Villa (A)

Liverpool
Sunday, November 24: Southampton (A)

Sunday, December 1: Man City (H)

Wednesday, December 4: Newcastle (A)

Saturday, December 7: Everton (A)

Saturday, December 14: Fulham (H)

Sunday, December 22: Tottenham (A)

Arsenal
Sunday, November 10: Chelsea (A)

Saturday, November 23: Nottingham Forest (H)

Saturday, November 30: West Ham (A)

Wednesday, December 4: Man United (H)

Sunday, December 8: Fulham (A)

Saturday, December 15: Everton (H)

Saturday, December 21: Crystal Palace (A)

Chelsea
Sunday, November 10: Arsenal (H)

Saturday, November 23: Leicester (A)

Sunday, December 1: Aston Villa (H)

Wednesday, December 4: Southampton (A)

Sunday, December 8: Tottenham (A)

Sunday, December 15: Brentford (H)

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Ola Aina Quits Super Eagles Camp With Private Jet

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2 days ago

November 16, 2024

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Premier League Club Send Private Jet To Fly Ola Aina Back

Ola Aina has returned to Premier League club Nottingham Forest after they sent a private jet to fly him out from Abidjan after a 2025 AFCON qualifier against Benin.

Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen said Forest asked for the player to return for them to prepare for an important Premier League game away to closest rivals Arsenal after the international break.

“Forest sent a private jet to get him back to England for their game against Arsenal,” Eguavoen told Eagle7fm sports radio station

Both Arsenal and Forest have 19 points after 11 matches with the London Gunners ahead on the table by virtue of having a better goals difference.

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Ruben Amorim Declares First Rule For Man Utd Players; Full Details Emerge

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November 15, 2024

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Ruben Amorim Declares First Rule For Man Utd Players; Full

Ruben Amorim has laid down his first rule at Manchester United after taking over from Erik ten Hag.

The Portuguese coach gathered together members of the Red Devils squad who are training at Carrington during the international break, having not been called up for their countries. The 39-year-old former midfielder touched down in Manchester with his coaching crew on Monday and began working to address matters at Old Trafford.

Having succeeded Dutch boss Ten Hag on November 1, he spent a brief tenure finishing up commitments with Sporting Lisbon that included thrashing his new club’s rivals Manchester City 4-1 in the Champions League, but takes over a side slumped 13th in the Premier League table. Tuesday was marked by first-time introductions as Amorim met with five players including Luke Shaw and Mason Mount, alongside Kobbie Mainoo, Lenny Yoro, and Toby Collyer.

Addressing a select few of United’s players, Amorim proclaimed: “We have to have fun.” Rising talents from the academy like Daniel Armer, Amir Ibragimov, and Ruben Curley, who’ve been training with the senior team, also got a nod.

While waiting for his work visa, Amorim hasn’t kicked off training sessions but has been busy with a series of crucial meetings instead. He’s greeted by Uniteds top brass, with Omar Berrada at the helm of welcoming committee alongside Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox, reports the Mirror.

Tuesday also saw him convening with coaching staff Andreas Georgson and Darren Fletcher, who stayed on post the departures of Ten Hag and Ruud van Nistelrooy while Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar, and Pieter Morel are set to bid farewell to the club.

The incoming Red Devils manager has reportedly made swift assessments of his team. Mount, despite a challenging period marred by injuries post-Chelsea transfer, is tipped for a pivotal role in Amorim’s squad.

The new boss from Portugal holds Mount in high regard for his adaptability, which could be key as Amorim is anticipated to implement a 3-4-3 formation. However, not all players seem to have impressed equally.

Joshua Zirkzee, it seems, hasn’t met the mark and is considered ‘not adequate’, casting doubt on whether Amorim can turn around United’s goal-scoring woes. Speculation suggests that Amorim might look towards Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres as a potential recruit.

Amorim appears eager to embrace his new responsibilities after his last game at the helm of Sporting. He expressed his readiness for the challenge ahead, saying over the weekend: “I feel ready for the new challenge,” and acknowledging the difficulties he anticipates with, “I’m not naive, I know it’s going to be very different, very difficult. I’m at peace now. I can focus on my new job and I’m looking forward to starting tomorrow.”

He also reflected on the unique aspects of his new position, stating: “I know it will be difficult to reproduce what I have here anywhere else but there are other places with different exposure and pressure.”