Arsenal winger Noni Maduke reportedly faces two months on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury in a 1-1 draw with Manchester City. England International took off at halftime, followed by Eringhaaland’s efforts by the Gunners, who were replaced by Bukayosaka.
The decision has baffled many, with Madueke being one of Mikel Arteta’s top performers in the opening 45 minutes. However, the head coach confirmed that Madueke had taken up the issue.
The athletic, which is expected to be on the sidelines for about two months, is understood to avoid catastrophic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.
The 23-year-old, who has been excellent since joining from Chelsea in the summer, was tested on his knee on Monday, with Arteta set to offer a full update at Tuesday’s press conference.
After firing a draw against the city, Arteta said Madueke “had been in trouble very early in the match and he wasn’t enough to continue.”
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It then appeared when Madueke stepped into the dressing room full-time and was spotted as Madueke was spotted in the dressing room to celebrate Gabriel Martinelli’s late equalizer.
Arteta lamented Arsenal’s continued misfortune in the injury division this season, and missed Saka and captain Martin Odegard in the match among several key players.
Kai Herberts had knee surgery last month, but Gabriel Jesus went outside after toreting the ACL in January and signed Victor Gyoker in the summer as the club’s only striker.
William Saliba was out with ankle sprain, but returned to the Emirates on Sunday to visit title contender City.
Arsenal will make major changes for its Carabao Cup trip to Portvale. Christian Norgaard expects the club to make his first start after injuries start the campaign.
Former Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Alizabaraga was able to make his maiden bow, but Piero Hincapie, Ethan Nuwaneri and Miles Lewis Skelly are all hoping to get started.
