Arsenal heads into Wednesday’s Champions League fixture against Club Brugge reeling from a critically importent injury toll, with a season total now reaching 28 injured players [[1]]. The club’s medical staff are currently managing absences for key players including Saliba, Gabriel, adn Trossard, alongside more recent concerns for Zinchenko, forcing manager Mikel Arteta to address questions about training regimens [[3]]. Despite the mounting list, arteta has firmly denied overtraining is to blame, and there is some positive news with forward Gabriel Jesus possibly returning to action after a 332-day absence [[2]].
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Arsenal is facing a mounting injury crisis, reaching 28 sidelined players this season – a concerning number for the club as they navigate a demanding schedule. Manager Mikel Arteta, however, dismissed suggestions that the high volume of injuries is linked to excessive training.
The Gunners travel to Bruges on Wednesday for a Champions League clash already dealing with absences due to injury for players like Havertz, Saliba, and Gabriel. Adding to their woes, Trossard, who picked up a knock in Saturday’s match against Aston Villa, will miss the Belgium trip, and Zinchenko is also sidelined due to illness.
According to reports from the French news agency AFP, Arsenal has recorded a total of 95 injuries since the start of last season, with 28 occurring this season alone.
“No, because we don’t have time to train,” Arteta stated firmly when questioned about the potential for overtraining. “Today we only trained for 20 minutes, so (the injuries) are definitely not because the players are training too much.”
Despite the injury concerns, there’s positive news for Arsenal as Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus is expected to feature in Wednesday’s match. If he plays, it will be his first appearance for the club in 332 days.
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