Arsenal’s midweek Champions League qualification has not eased their concerns about a few injuries ahead of their weekend match against Wolves.

Arsenal injury news and return dates ahead of Lens amid Emile Smith Rowe update. (Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal has played well in the early going of the season, but a ton of games coming up in the upcoming weeks will be the real test. Even though many people believe the Gunners haven’t played at their best, they are currently leading the Premier League after 13 games.

The Champions League has proven to be successful as well; on Wednesday night, the team from North London defeated RC Lens 6-0 to secure first place and qualification. The goals were not only a major plus for the fans, but they also gave Mikel Arteta the opportunity to make some significant substitutions from the bench.

The Spaniard is eager to control his players’ playing time in order to prevent a glut of injuries during a particularly hectic stretch of the season. There aren’t many more injury concerns with Wolves being the next match to watch, so let’s take a look at the most recent developments.

Smith Emile Smith Rowe This season, Rowe has been unlucky with injuries once more; this time, he is dealing with a knee problem. Earlier this month, he was left off of the matchday roster for the match against Burnley. It is understood by football.london that the gifted playmaker will not return until the following month.

Knee injury

Date of anticipated return: N/A

Arteta’s statement: “There’s a chance [that he will make a comeback in January].” Emile has already jogged a little bit on the field. He heals people quickly. The same with Thomas [Partey]. They must return to their peak.”

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Football.london understands that Thomas Partey Partey will be sidelined for the remainder of the season following a “procedure.”

Damage: Thigh

Date of anticipated return: N/A

Arteta’s statement: “There’s a chance [that he will make a comeback in January].” Emile [Smith Rowe] has already been jogging on the field. He heals people quickly. Thomas in the same way. They must return to their peak.”

Fabio Vieira After failing to show up for Tuesday’s open training session at the team’s London Colney headquarters, Arteta subsequently revealed that the Portuguese midfielder had a groin operation.

Damage: Groin

Date of anticipated return: N/A

Arteta’s statement: “Yes, we do have an issue with him. He’s been feeling a little uncomfortable. We took him to a specialist, and the recommendation was for him to have surgery on his groin. That was yesterday. Before the end of winter break, we don’t anticipate him returning.”

Timber Jurrien
Football, Timber had a successful operation.London is currently in the’recovery phase’ of his rehabilitation and is aware of this. The club failed to find a suitable replacement during the summer transfer window, so the Dutchman has been greatly missed. Concerning tidings from the Dutch press indicate that Timber might not make the Netherlands team for Euro 2024, casting doubt on his ability to rejoin Arsenal the following season.

ACL injury

Date of anticipated return: N/A.

Arteta’s statement: “Well, hopefully [return to the grass soon].” He has taken several walks on the field. Although he’s still a ways off from competing, he’s doing well.”