Tomiyasu's Knee Surgery Impact on Arsenal Deepens

Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season and possibly the start of the next, following knee surgery necessitated by a preseason injury that was aggravated after his brief return in October. The versatile defender, who joined Arsenal in 2021 from Bologna, has only managed 17 league starts since due to persistent injuries. Tomiyasu expressed his resilience on social media, acknowledging this period as the toughest in his career while committing to his rehabilitation. His absence exacerbates Arsenal's defensive woes, with key players like Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko also sidelined. The club is hopeful for Tomiyasu's full recovery by the 2025-26 season. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces challenges with several players out due to injuries, including Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.