Mikel Arteta Confirms Calf Injury Sidelines Tomiyasu, Arsenal Grapples with Defensive Setback
Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, announced a significant setback for his team as defender Tomiyasu is set to be sidelined for weeks due to a calf injury. This revelation followed Arsenal's hard-fought 4-3 victory over Luton Town on Tuesday night.
Securing the win required a dramatic 97th-minute goal from Declan Rice in the Premier League encounter, further solidifying Arsenal's position at the top of the table with a 5-point lead.
Despite early leads provided by Gabriel Martinelli and Jesus, Luton Town managed to level the score twice before ultimately scoring their third, making it 3-2. Arsenal, resilient in response, equalized with Kai Havertz scoring their third goal.
In a last-minute twist, Declan Rice connected with a cross from Martin Odegaard, securing the victory for Mikel Arteta's side. However, the triumph was dampened by the news of Tomiyasu's injury, forcing him to miss the entire set of December fixtures.
Mikel Arteta expressed his concern, stating, "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."
This leaves Arteta relying on the experience of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jacob Kwior in the left-back position. Arsenal faces a defensive challenge as they navigate upcoming matches without the services of Tomiyasu.
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