Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko will remain on the sidelines for a few more weeks.
The Ukrainian has not made an appearance for the Gunners since the last international break due to a calf problem.
Fans on X are frustrated that Zinchenko has suffered another injury setback, although some believe they have plenty of cover in his position anyway:
Nothing surprises me with that guy
— Unknown (@toffy838) September 24, 2024
We’ve Timber, Calafiori and Kiwior at LB and they’re all better than Zinchenko.
— Iggy (@iggymaz) September 24, 2024
Useless
— Jack A Burgess (@JackBurgess_02) September 24, 2024
He’s suffering from a timbered calafiori.
— Philarsopher (@philarsopher) September 24, 2024
We don’t miss him anyways
— D🎭🐉 (@vantee_spartaa) September 24, 2024
How is he always injured without playing 💀
— 🇵🇸 (@_afcismail) September 24, 2024
Please get rid. Tomiyasu as well
— Roli Tshindane (@RoliTshindane) September 24, 2024
Zinchenkos calf’s must be made of glass
— Arsene Wenger’s Coat (@ArseneCoat_FC) September 24, 2024
Zinchenko has a long history of calf issues
This is not the first time that the 27-year-old has been on the treatment table with this specific injury.
Zinchenko was out for 149 days during his first season at the Emirates with calf problems, and he spent another 52 days out of contention last campaign with the same issue. It remains to be seen how long the ex-Manchester City player will be unavailable for this time. He has already missed 4 games.
What is the latest Arsenal injury news?
Arteta also provided an update on the fitness of captain Martin Odegaard. He claimed that the Norwegian will return from an ankle injury in a “matter of weeks”. Most reports suggest a comeback in November is likely.
David Raya, Ben White (both knee), Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber (fitness), Kieran Tierney (hamstring), Mikel Merino (shoulder) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) are also being treated by the medical team. Read further details in our injury report here.
