Arsenal have suffered a blow as midfielder Mohamed Elneny sustained a significant injury in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Fulham, meaning a rethink of their transfer plans could be in order
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal gives instructions to their side during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on August 27, 2022 in London, England.
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Arsenal have suffered a major blow as the news emerged that Mohamed Elneny sustained a significant injury in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Fulham.
Later assessments have revealed that the 30-year-old midfielder picked up a long-term injury at the Emirates on Saturday, reports The Athletic.
It is so far unknown how long he will be absent for but early indications point to it being a long time out on the touchline, meaning the club may have to look at the transfer market ahead of deadline day on Thursday.
Gunners player Thomas Partey is also missing with what is said to be a minor muscular problem. So indeed, it means that Arsenal are now a bit lacking in numbers for the central midfield position.
The north London side had been hot on the tail of attacker Pedro Neto but it’s now reported that he is ‘highly unlikely’ by Wolves.
Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium.
It’s not clear just how long Mohamed Elneny will be out for
Mikel Arteta will not go for a short-term fix and will ensure that any player they bring in will be of the desired quality.
Arsenal made Fabio Vieira their first high-profile addition in the summer window after a £34million agreement had been struck with Porto.
Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha celebrates after the final whistle in the Premier League match at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton. Picture date: Saturday April 30, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Southampton.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 22: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal goes down injured and is checked by teammates Kieran Tierney, Pablo Mari and Match Referee, Paul Tierney during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on August 22, 2021 in London, England.
Mikel Arteta has faced more injuries of late than most other Premier League bosses
Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace is linked, as is Ukraine star Mykhaylo Mudryk. So far, the Gunner have spent around £120million this window, but they have bought in no new faces since Oleksandr Zinchenko’s move in July.
Arteta recently spoke up about Vieira’s versatility, saying: “That’s something the player is going to tell us. We are already trying him in different positions in training, and he’s played on the left, right, as a false nine and an attacking midfielder, so it’s good.
“He doesn’t want to be locked in any one position, because he’s so used to it, and that’s a really positive thing for us.”
