A look at Arsenal injury woes and expected return dates ahead of UCL clash against PSV

Gabriel Magalhaes

Arsenal fans breathed a sigh of relief when Gabriel Magalhaes, affectionately known as Gabriel, was subbed off due to a knock while representing Brazil against Bolivia.

However, the 25-year-old defender was back in full training with his international teammates on Sunday, suggesting that his injury is not as serious as initially feared.

Gabriel is likely to be available for Arsenal when they take on Everton at Goodison Park this weekend. His presence will be crucial as the Gunners look ahead to challenging fixtures against PSV and Tottenham.

Potential return date: Sunday, September 17

Thomas Partey

Unfortunately, Arsenal will have to make do without the services of Thomas Partey for the foreseeable future. The Ghanaian midfielder remains sidelined due to a groin injury.

This setback forced him to miss Arsenal’s victory over Manchester United before the international break, and he is expected to remain on the treatment table for several more weeks.

Speaking about Partey’s injury, Arteta expressed his concerns: “Unfortunately, he got an injury in training, and it doesn’t look good. We need some more tests, but we believe he’s going to be out for weeks. We think it’s a groin but can be something in between.”

Potential return date: October

Mohamed Elneny

Mohamed Elneny, despite experiencing a reduction in his role over the past couple of seasons, remains a valuable part of Arsenal’s first-team squad.

However, he has been unavailable for selection since undergoing knee surgery in January.

The Egyptian midfielder is back in training at London Colney, but it will take some time to regain match fitness before he can feature for Arsenal again.

Potential return date: October

Jurrien Timber

Arsenal’s summer acquisition, Jurrien Timber, was brought in to bolster the team’s defense. Unfortunately, his Arsenal debut has been postponed to the next season due to a long-term knee injury sustained on the opening day of the campaign.

He is not expected to regain fitness until the summer months.

Timber showcased his potential during pre-season, and fans will be eager to see him return to peak condition and make an impact once he’s back in action.

Potential return date: Next season

As Arsenal gears up for a series of challenging fixtures, including their highly anticipated return to the Champions League, the availability of these key players will play a pivotal role in their pursuit of success.

The Gunners and their fans will be hoping for swift recoveries and impactful returns as they aim to conquer domestic and international competitions.