November 17th 2024.
Unfortunately, the recent international break has only added to Arsenal's injury woes. During Belgium's match against Israel on Sunday, Leandro Trossard was forced to leave the field after just 37 minutes, sparking concerns for his well-being.
The Gunners have already faced numerous injuries this season, with key players like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka being withdrawn from England duty due to fitness issues. Additionally, Ben White had to undergo surgery for a persistent knee problem, while Martin Odegaard only recently returned to full fitness. Manager Mikel Arteta was surely hoping for a clean bill of health from his players after the international break, but Trossard's injury has put a damper on those hopes.
It's unclear exactly what happened to Trossard, but he was seen limping off the pitch when he was replaced by Johan Bakayoko. He also seemed to be holding back during attacks before his substitution. After the match, Belgian manager Domenico Tedesco didn't have much to say about the injury, but he did mention that Trossard had been feeling discomfort before the game.
Arsenal will now anxiously await an update on Trossard's condition as they prepare for a busy Christmas period. They have a match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday and will be hoping to bounce back from their recent form and close the nine-point gap between themselves and league leaders Liverpool.
But Trossard wasn't the only Arsenal player affected by injuries during the international break. Takehiro Tomiyasu, Riccardo Calafiori, and Kieran Tierney were all sidelined as well. On the pitch, it was a frustrating night for Belgium, who suffered their second defeat in a row, with Yarden Shua's 86th-minute goal securing a 1-0 win for Israel. In their previous match against France, Trossard had played the full 90 minutes.
All in all, it's been a tough time for Arsenal, with injuries piling up and results not going their way. But they will have to push through these challenges as they continue to compete on multiple fronts. Let's hope Trossard's injury is not serious and that he can return to action soon.
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