Arsenal have received a positive update on Ethan Nwaneri ‘s recovery following a muscular injury, with the 17-year-old expected to return to action by the end of the month.
The academy graduate, who has been one of Arsenal’s standout performers this season, was forced off at halftime during the 1-1 Premier League draw against Brighton at the Amex Stadium. Filling in for the injured Bukayo Saka on the right wing, Nwaneri shone with a brilliant first-half goal before his premature withdrawal, compounding Arsenal’s mounting injury woes.
Manager Mikel Arteta expressed his disappointment over the setback, describing the injury as a blow to the team and the player’s progress.
Arsenal insider Team News and Ticks has reiterated that Nwaneri is on track to return by early February, offering hope for the Gunners ahead of a packed fixture schedule.
The academy graduate has already missed Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg defeat to Newcastle earlier this week and is expected to sit out several key matches in January. These include an FA Cup third-round clash with Manchester United, a Premier League North London derby against Tottenham, and Champions League group-stage games against Dinamo Zagreb and Girona.
