Takehiro Tomiyasu will miss the rest of Arsenal’s push for the Premier League title because of a knee harm.
The Japan worldwide was withdrawn within the opening exchanges of the Gunners’ Europa League conflict with Sporting CP final week, with Mikel Arteta’s aspect shedding that recreation on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium.
Following Arsenal’s 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday, Arteta conceded the scenario was “not trying good” for the defender.
It has now been confirmed that Tomiyasu can be out for the remainder of the marketing campaign after the 24-year-old underwent surgical procedure.
An announcement from the membership learn: “Following his substitution throughout final Thursday’s Europa League match, subsequent assessments have confirmed that Takehiro Tomiyasu sustained a big harm to his proper knee.
“Tomi has had profitable surgical procedure in London on Tuesday and can be dominated out for the rest of the season.
“Everybody on the membership will now be working onerous with Tomi, so he can be part of pre-season coaching forward of subsequent season.”
Tomiyasu featured in 21 matches throughout all competitions this season for Arsenal, who’re looking their first Premier League title for the reason that 2003-04 season, although simply six have been as a starter, with Ben White establishing himself as first-choice on the appropriate aspect.
The Gunners maintain an eight-point lead over Manchester Metropolis, who’ve a recreation in hand, with 10 matches to play.
The boss has supplied a medical replace on Takehiro Tomiyasu
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) March 21, 2023
