Madueke injury blow gives Arteta another headache as new signing has been ruled out for at least two months.
Arsenal blow as Noni Madueke is ruled out for two months with knee injury.
After suffering a knee injury in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City, Noni Madueke is predicted to be out for up to two months, dealing Arsenal yet another serious injury blow.
After playing with discomfort in the first half, the 23-year-old England international was sent off at halftime at the Emirates Stadium. Before being replaced by Bukayo Saka, Mikel Arteta stated that Madueke “had an issue very early in the match and he wasn’t well enough to continue.” According to reports, Monday’s scans verified that the injury is severe enough to prevent him from playing until late November.
With Martin Ødegaard missing the match versus City due to a shoulder issue and Kai Havertz recuperating from knee surgery, Madueke joins an increasing list of Arsenal absences. Madueke filled in for Saka on the right side during his three-week absence due to a hamstring injury, and Saka returned.
Since arriving from Chelsea for £48.5 million in the summer, Madueke has had a successful start. During the most recent international break, he scored in England’s 5-0 victory over Serbia. At a press conference on Tuesday to promote Arsenal’s Carabao Cup match against Port Vale, Arteta is anticipated to declare that he would not be attending.