Arsenal fans have reluctantly accepted that Declan Rice is likely to miss their highly anticipated Premier League showdown against Tottenham Hotspur after the international break. However, the absence of Rice may not be the only setback Arsenal faces, with mounting concerns over other key players’ availability as the fixture approaches.
This North London Derby holds immense significance for Arsenal, who are battling to keep pace with an unbeaten Manchester City at the top of the table. Every point counts, and dropping any in this match could allow City to widen the gap in the race for the Premier League title. Arsenal’s title challenge hinges on maintaining form, making this game a must-win.
The Gunners’ injury situation, however, seems increasingly precarious. During the international break, Arsenal has been keeping a close eye on the fitness of its players, and the reports are far from encouraging. Football London has revealed that, in addition to Rice, other key players could also miss the Spurs clash.
Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney remain long-term absentees, continuing to recover from significant injuries. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus is confirmed to be out, which puts additional pressure on Arsenal’s attacking options.
Another blow came when Riccardo Calafiori, who was called up to Italy’s squad, left international duty due to fitness concerns. His availability for the Spurs game now hangs in the balance. Jurrien Timber, another vital player, picked up a knock in the game against Brighton, and his status is also in doubt.
As the Tottenham fixture looms, Arsenal faces the tough prospect of going into the match without several key players. The depth of their squad will be tested, and Mikel Arteta may need to rely on some of the club’s younger talents or lesser-utilized players to step up in this pivotal moment.
With Manchester City showing no signs of slowing down, the pressure is on Arsenal to deliver a strong performance, despite their growing injury list. As the international break winds down, Arsenal supporters will be anxiously awaiting updates on their team’s fitness, hoping for some positive news before the North London Derby.
