The latest Arsenal injury news as Mikel Arteta admits he is “concerned” about Viktor Gyokeres after the striker did not travel to Prague this week.
The Gunners face Slavia Praha on matchday four of the UEFA Champions League’s league phase on Tuesday afternoon.
Gyokeres has not made the trip after being forced off at halftime of Saturday’s 2-0 win over Burnley with a muscular issue.
“He’s definitely not available,” said Arteta. “He hasn’t trained today and we need to do some more tests and scans over the next few days to understand the full extent of the injury. This game, he’s not available.”
Asked if he is concerned or if this is a short-term issue, Arteta replied: “I am concerned. Because he hasn’t had many muscular issues, and he needed to leave the pitch and he was feeling something.
“It’s never a good sign for a player who is explosive. We are digging in a little bit more to understand the extent and where we are in terms of the injury.”
The Sweden international is one of six Arsenal attackers on the treatment table, leaving Arteta without a recognised no.9 in the squad. Martin Zubimendi will also miss the Slavia clash due to suspension.
Arteta conceded that it was “very unusual” to have four attacking players to all be out with knee injuries at the same time.
“Obviously, we have four knees, with Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, (Noni) Madueke and Martin Odegaard, which is very, very unusual, all of them with long-term. And then we have some muscular injuries with other players, which can happen and every club is having.
“I think it’s very unusual to have that many players in the front line with issues. We have to face it. We’ve been facing it in a brilliant way, and we’ll continue like this.”
Latest Arsenal injury news:
Viktor Gyokeres
Injury: Muscle
Return date: Unknown
Gyokeres sustained an unspecified muscular injury last weekend. Arteta said that further tests and scans will need to be undertaken to get clearer picture of his recovery timeline.
Martin Odegaard
Injury: MCL knee
Return date: Late November
The Arsenal captain suffered his third injury of the season in October, hurting his knee against West Ham after previously dealing with shoulder issues. He is expected to return after the international break in time for the North London Derby against Spurs.
Kai Havertz
Injury: Knee
Return date: Late November
The playmaker underwent minor surgery on a knee problem he sustained on the opening weekend of the new season. He is also expected to return after the international break.
Noni Madueke
Injury: Knee
Return date: Late November
The winger’s impressive start to the campaign was interrupted by a knee issue that forced him off at halftime of Arsenal’s draw with Manchester City. He is due to return to action after the international break.
Gabriel Martinelli
Injury: Thigh
Return date: Unknown
Martinelli was spotted hobbling down the tunnel following the win over Crystal Palace the weekend before last, causing him to miss the Brighton and Burnley games. He looks set to miss the Slavia match, with no date set for his return.
Gabriel Jesus
Injury: ACL knee
Return date: January 2026
Jesus has not featured for Arsenal since January and might not play for them again until next January after undergoing surgery on a torn cruciate ligament.
