Eberechi Eze offers injury update after Arsenal vs. Bayer Leverkusen

Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze eased supporters’ concerns after he was seen limping off late in the Gunners’ Champions League Round-of-16 second-leg victory over Bayer Leverkusen, insisting he is not carrying an injury. The 25-year-old had just delivered the tie’s decisive moment, arrowing a venomous volley into the net to cap a performance that showcased both his growing influence and his willingness to take responsibility in tight moments.

Eze’s strike, struck with trademark venom, came at a juncture when Arsenal needed a spark. Rather than recycle possession, the midfielder elected to hit a first-time effort that flew past the Leverkusen goalkeeper and sent the Emirates crowd into raptures. It was a reminder of the ball-striking prowess that persuaded Arsenal to bring him to north London last summer, and it arrived at a time when questions had been raised about his consistency during his debut campaign with the club.

The goal appeared to signal a turning point in Eze’s season, yet anxiety rippled through the stadium when he pulled up moments after a challenge in the second half and subsequently asked to be replaced. Cameras captured the midfielder hobbling toward the touchline, prompting fears of a fresh setback.

Speaking to reporters immediately after the final whistle, Eze moved quickly to allay those fears. “I’m alright, I’ll be okay,” he said when pressed for an injury update, offering a succinct but reassuring message that he expects to be available for selection.

That availability could prove pivotal as Arsenal prepare for the League Cup final against Manchester City. While club captain Martin Ødegaard is also closing in on a return from the knee issue that has sidelined him in recent weeks, Eze’s ability to operate between the lines and produce moments of individual brilliance gives the Gunners an additional attacking dimension.

For now, though, Arsenal supporters can celebrate a place in the Champions League quarter-finals and the knowledge that the man who secured it appears to have escaped serious injury.