Gabriel Martinelli, Takehiro Tomiyasu - Arsenal injury news and return dates

 So, with that being said, football.london have taken a look at the latest Arsenal injury news ahead of the north Londoners' clash against the Seagulls.




Gabriel Martinelli

Martinelli was absent from Arsenal's first-team training on Monday. football.london understands that the Brazil international was unwell.


The talented winger was then left out of the squad yesterday as the Gunners took on PSV. Fans will be hoping he returns to the field this weekend when the north Londoners welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Emirates Stadium.


Injury: Illness


Expected return date: Brighton (H) - December 17


What Arteta has said: N/A


Emile Smith Rowe

Smith Rowe has recovered from a knee injury and featured in Arsenal's final training session before facing PSV. The Hale End graduate started in the Gunners' 5-0 win over Sheffield United at the end of October, but has been absent ever since.


The Hale End academy graduate returned to the field against PSV, playing the final couple of minutes from the bench.


Injury: Knee


Expected return date: Already returned


Takehiro Tomiyasu

Tomiyasu suffered a calf injury in the second-half of Arsenal's clash against Wolves and he's expected to be out of action until the new year.


Injury : Calf


Expectedreturn date : Late January to early February


What Arteta has said : "We had a scan and it’s not good news. He’s got an injury in his calf and he’s going to be out for a while I think."


Thomas Partey

Partey has undergone a 'procedure' which is set to keep him out for the remainder of the year, football.london understands. Arteta recently provided a fresh update on the 30-year-old's rehabilitation process but did not make it clear if he will be fit to face Liverpool in their FA Cup third-round clash at the start of 2024.


Injury: Thigh


Expected return date: January 2024


What Arteta has said: "We don’t know [if Partey will be back to face Liverpool in January]. He’s getting a very good evolution in the injury, but it’s a bit early for the time frame.


"That would be incredibly fast if he’s able to do that. We’re going to have to wait. We are quite short, with five key, key players not being available for us now for a period of time, but we have to continue."


Fabio Vieira

Vieira has been nursing groin issue and underwent surgery on the injury.

Injury: Groin

Expected return date: Mid to late January 2024

What Arteta has said: "Yeah we’ve got a problem with him. He’s been having some discomfort. We sent him to see a specialist and the advice was to have an operation in his groin. He did that yesterday. We don’t expect him back this side of the winter break."

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