Arsenal fans are awaiting an assessment of Leandro Trossard after the winger was forced off during the win over Sunderland, unsure whether the issue was injury or fatigue.
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Leandro Trossard Towards the end of the game, he had already provided an assist for the opening goal, but he left the pitch under his own power and was replaced by Christian Norgaard 89 minutes.
Reports suggest the issue could be a calf problem and the striker will now be monitored ahead of the game. Arsenal’s Next league game, midweek brentford Thursday.
As of this morning, there has been no update from the club or officials. Mikel Arteta On a scan or time scale, that’s it Trossard The match is in doubt and will be examined by the medical team.
He was not discussed in the post-match press conference Arteta The reporter did not appear to have asked this question.
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When the situation occurs, arsenal Already dealing with several health issues with key players (when isn’t that the case?).
Martin Odegaard Still out after suffering a minor muscle problem late in the game leedsbut is expected to recover within a few days.
During that game, he felt what he called a “little problem,” Arteta Later it was explained that they had tried him before in training chelseabut “he felt unwell”, resulting in him missing games against Chelsea and Sunderland, with Brentford seen as a possible return point.
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Bukayo Saka He was also ruled out with a hip problem during the warm-up ahead of the Leeds game, forcing him to withdraw from the starting line-up at the last minute.
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He has since missed Leeds United, the League Cup semi-final second leg against Chelsea and the game against Sunderland.
Arteta has been describing the issue as a hip or muscle problem, saying “his hip is much better” and they hope he’s back “soon, soon” while stressing it’s not serious.
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Most reports suggest his return could take place between the trip to Brentford and the derby away to North London. tottenham hotspurthe latter was listed as a more realistic goal.
Max Dowman He also missed the game after sustaining an ankle injury in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Manchester United. He is expected to return later this month.
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at present, Arsenal’s The point is Trossardhe has been a key contributor this season with seven goals and eight assists.
It should become clearer once medical staff have completed their examination whether his withdrawal from the game against Sunderland proves to be precautionary or whether he begins a brief absence.
