Arsenal are working hard to keep up with Liverpool in the 2024/25 Premier League title race, despite dealing with a series of injury setbacks within their squad. The situation has recently taken a turn for the worse, as defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has now announced a new injury setback.
## Arsenal Faces Setback with Takehiro Tomiyasu’s Injury
### What Happened to Tomiyasu?
The Gunners have confirmed that the Japanese defender has undergone surgery on an issue with his right knee, which was sustained during the 2024 pre-season. Arsenal claims that Tomiyasu had initially undergone a procedure for the problem in August 2024 and was able to train for a few months before experiencing more issues with his knee.
According to the latest updates, the 26-year-old is expected to return to full fitness towards the end of 2025 after the necessary rehabilitation work. Tomiyasu has only featured in one game for Mikel Arteta’s side this season, playing just six minutes in the recent 3-1 victory over Southampton. In a statement released on his Instagram, Tomiyasu said, “I’ve had a surgery on my knee few days ago and I’ve already started my rehab to do what I love the most again. It has been the toughest period in my career for sure and it carries on a bit more but I won’t give up. Thank you for your support and see you again.”
### Arsenal’s Injury List Continues to Grow
The addition of Tomiyasu to Arsenal’s injury list only further complicates matters for Arteta. This comes shortly after the club received the devastating news that Kai Havertz will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2024/25 season due to an injury. The Gunners are also without the services of Gabriel Jesus, who is also out for the rest of the campaign due to injury.
Arsenal are also missing winger Gabriel Martinelli, who has recently sustained an injury problem. Influential winger Bukayo Saka is expected to return before the season ends, but Tomiyasu will take a significant amount of time to get back into action for the club. The 26-year-old, who has made 84 appearances since joining the club in 2021, is contracted to the Gunners until the end of June 2026.
As Arsenal continue to navigate these injury concerns, they will need to rely on their depth and resilience to maintain their challenge in the Premier League title race. The club’s medical staff will work tirelessly to ensure the swift recovery of their injured players, while the coaches and players will need to step up and deliver in their absence.
The Gunners’ title ambitions may have taken a hit with these injury setbacks, but their determination and team spirit will be crucial in overcoming these challenges. With the right strategies and a little bit of luck, Arsenal can still emerge as strong contenders for the Premier League crown this season.
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