January 6th 2025.
After scoring a crucial goal for Arsenal against Brighton, young talent Ethan Nwaneri suffered an unfortunate injury that will keep him out of action for a while. This means that he will miss out on some important upcoming games for the Gunners, including the highly-anticipated north London derby. Manager Mikel Arteta provided an update on the player's condition, expressing his concern for Nwaneri's absence.
Due to multiple injuries in the team, Arteta has been relying on Nwaneri more frequently in recent weeks. And he has delivered, impressing with four goals in just five starts. However, the 17-year-old was substituted at half-time during the match against Brighton, worrying Arteta about his fitness. In a post-match interview, the manager confirmed, "Unfortunately, he has picked up a muscular injury and will be out of action for a few weeks."
This means that Nwaneri will not be available for their upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle, as well as several other games. Arteta explained, "He didn't know the extent of the injury at the time. He asked, 'I am feeling something, what is it?' It's a tough blow for him." The manager also mentioned that Nwaneri has earned his spot in the team and has shown his ability to make an impact in big games. It is a shame that he will not be able to showcase his talent for a while.
If Arteta's prediction is correct, Nwaneri will miss out on all of Arsenal's January fixtures, including their FA Cup third-round match against Manchester United. The team will also have to face their bitter rivals Tottenham in the Premier League, with hopes of closing the gap on league leaders Liverpool. This is a crucial time for the Gunners, and the absence of Nwaneri will surely be felt.
Here are the Arsenal games that Nwaneri might miss out on due to his injury:
- Newcastle, Carabao Cup - January 7
- Manchester United, FA Cup - January 12
- Tottenham, Premier League - January 15
- Aston Villa, Premier League - January 18
- Dinamo Zagreb, Champions League - January 22
- Wolves, Premier League - January 25
- Girona, Champions League - January 29
The attacking midfielder might be able to return in time for their Premier League match against Manchester City on February 2, but this will depend on his recovery process. In the meantime, Arsenal will also have to make do without injured players such as Bukayo Saka, Raheem Sterling, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, while Jurrien Timber is suspended for the cup game against Newcastle.
On a positive note, Arteta shared that Kai Havertz is "hopefully" fit to play after dealing with an illness. However, the manager was unable to confirm his availability for the upcoming games. The Gunners will certainly miss Nwaneri's presence on the pitch, but they will have to push through and make the best out of the situation.
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