Arsenal endures yet another substantial setback subsequent to the injury of a critical player while on international duty.

Arsenal endures yet another substantial setback subsequent to the injury of a critical player while on international duty.Leandro Trossard was substituted due to an injury during Belgium’s UEFA Nations League match against Israel on Sunday,

further exacerbating Arsenal’s injury concerns during the international break. This season, the Gunners have been beset by fitness setbacks, with numerous notable players being incapacitated at critical junctures.

Martin Ødegaard, Arsenal’s captain, has recently regained his full fitness after suffering an injury during the September international break with Norway.

He was a key player in the team’s recent Champions League victory over Inter Milan. In the same vein, Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea resulted in the withdrawal of England internationals Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice from the current international break due to injuries they sustained.

Ben White also underwent a minor medical procedure last week to resolve lingering joint issues, which left him sidelined for up to eight weeks. The versatile defender has already been absent from matches against Bolton, Paris Saint-Germain, Southampton, and Leicester City.

Arsenal’s roster of absentees is further augmented by Trossard’s injury. This season, the Belgian forward has been a highly productive player, contributing two goals and an assist in the Premier League.

Trossard continues to be a valuable attacking option for Mikel Arteta’s team, despite a decline in performance following the previous international break. He frequently impacts games as a substitute.The £29 million acquisition made a strong start to the campaign, scoring critical goals in victories over Leicester City and Aston Villa.

Nevertheless, Arsenal’s concerns regarding his injury in the 37th minute of the match against Israel, during which he was substituted for Johan Bakayoko of PSV, are warranted in anticipation of the hectic festive season.

Artete  be anticipating the prompt return of critical players such as Saka, Rice, Riccardo Calafiori, and Takehiro Tomiyasu for their forthcoming Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, as the Gunners are currently nine points behind league leaders Liverpool.

Arsenal’s pursuit of a title resurgence is further complicated by Trossard’s absence and the squad’s current state of overextension.