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Arsenal’s player sustains his fourth hamstring injury of the season.
Arsenal’s player sustains his fourth hamstring injury of the season. Albert Sambi Lokonga, an Arsenal loanee, has been dealt an additional setback during his loan at Sevilla, as he has sustained his fourth hamstring injury this season.
The 25-year-old Belgian midfielder, who joined the Spanish team in the summer of 2024, is now anticipated to be absent for 4-6 weeks, which could potentially preclude him from participating in the remaining stages of the 2024/25 La Liga campaign.
The news, which was verified by Sevilla today, has raised concerns regarding Lokonga’s future and fitness. Lokonga’s most recent setback, a severe injury to his right thigh, was disclosed soon subsequent to Sevilla’s 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid. In October 2024, the club dispatched him to Qatar to consult with a specialist in order to resolve his persistent hamstring issues.
However, the intervention appears to have been ineffectual. The midfielder has already experienced a season that has been disrupted, and this is his third hamstring injury since arriving in Spain. Lokonga had demonstrated potential despite the setbacks, amassing over 1,200 minutes, two assists, and 16 appearances when he was healthy.
Lokonga’s long-term prospects are called into doubt by the injury. The midfielder has expressed a desire to remain in Sevilla, as he believes that La Liga is more conducive to his approach than the Premier League. Sevilla has a €10 million option to purchase the player, which includes a 25% sell-on clause. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ARSENAL WHATSAPP GROUP CHAT NOW! Nevertheless,
his injury record may serve as an impediment to a permanent transfer, particularly in light of the fact that other Spanish clubs have reportedly expressed interest. Arsenal, which acquired Lokonga from Anderlecht for £17 million in 2021, appears to be prepared to dispose of him. Following his unsuccessful loan stints at Crystal Palace and Luton Town,
Mikel Arteta appears to have no intention of retaining him.This is a disheartening development regarding a player who was once anticipated to achieve grandeur, according to Arsenal fans. Lokonga’s career has been impeded by his inability to maintain his fitness, despite the fact that he demonstrated flashes of aptitude in his 39 appearances for the Gunners.
Lokonga is confronted with a critical recovery period as Sevilla evaluates their options. This period is essential for Lokonga to demonstrate his value to both his loan club and potential admirers prior to the summer transfer window.
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