Arsenal handed another major injury worry

Arsenal’s medical staff are anxiously awaiting news on Noni Madueke after the winger was photographed leaving Wembley Stadium with a protective brace on his knee following England’s 2-2 friendly draw with Uruguay. Madueke, who started on the right flank for the Three Lions, was forced off in the 38th minute after an awkward landing from a heavy challenge and did not return for the second half.

The Football Association has yet to release an official prognosis, leaving both club and country in the dark over the severity of the setback and the length of any potential lay-off. With the season entering its decisive phase and Arsenal still competing on three fronts, the timing of the knock could prove critical.

The concern compounds an already congested treatment room at the club. Prior to the international break, Gabriel, Leandro Trossard, William Saliba, Ebere Eze and Jurrien Timber all withdrew from national-team duty after failing to overcome existing complaints. While several squad members have remained active on international duty—Ben White marked his England recall with a goal before conceding a late penalty, and Martin Zubimendi featured as a substitute in Spain’s 3-0 victory over Serbia—the growing casualty list is becoming impossible to ignore.

Arsenal’s backroom team will conduct their own scans once Madueke reports to the training ground, but any absence would stretch resources further as fixtures pile up. Supporters will hope the initial brace is precautionary, yet the sight of another key player departing the pitch early has become an unwelcome theme of the campaign.