Arsenal Faces Injury Crisis After Nwaneri Injury

Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri will be sidelined for a few weeks due to a muscular injury sustained during their 1-1 draw against Brighton, where he had scored the opening goal. This injury presents a significant setback for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who is already dealing with the absence of key players such as Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling, both out with long-term injuries. The 17-year-old Nwaneri, a promising replacement for Saka on the right wing, is among several Arsenal players currently unavailable due to injury or illness, including Kai Havertz and captain Martin Odegaard. With a busy schedule of nine games in 30 days, Arteta faces challenges in maintaining a competitive squad. There is speculation about Arsenal's potential moves in the January transfer window to address these absences, though Arteta remains focused on utilizing current players. Arsenal's next fixture is a League Cup semi-final against Newcastle, where Arteta hopes for some players to return to fitness.