Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu is scheduled to undergo surgery and may be unable to participate in the upcoming season.

Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu is scheduled to undergo surgery and may be unable to participate in the upcoming season.

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN – JUNE 11: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Japan in action during the FIFA World Cup Asian second qualifier Group B match between Japan and Syria at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima on June 11, 2024 in Hiroshima, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)

Take giro, a defender, is anticipated to miss the entire 2024/25 season as a result of his knee surgery. He may be unavailable for the commencement of the subsequent campaign, as per Sami Mokbel of the Daily Mail.

The persistent issue has caused the 26-year-old to be suspended since October, and he has now elected to undergo an operation. Tomiyasu has undergone knee surgery twice since joining Arsenal from Bologna in 2021. The injury was initially sustained during pre-season, and he only managed to make a six-minute appearance against Southampton in October before experiencing a relapse.

Last month, manager Mikel Arteta expressed optimism regarding Tomiyasu’s potential return before the season’s conclusion; however, complications have necessitated the decision to commence with surgery. Via Instagram, the Japanese international (with 42 appearances) verified the information.

He wrote, “I underwent knee surgery a few days ago and have commenced my rehabilitation to resume the activities that I enjoy the most.” “It has been the most challenging period of my career, and it continues to be so. However, I am determined not to give up.” I am grateful for your assistance and look forward to our next encounter.

Arsenal’s injury woes have been exacerbated by Tomiyasu’s most recent setback, as Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Reiss Nelson (currently on loan at Fulham) have also recently undergone surgery. Additionally, Bukayo Saka and Ben White sustained injuries that necessitated their absence for a period of three months or more or more. Tomiyasu was acquired by Arsenal for £20 million, surpassing their archrivals Tottenham Hotspur.

He soon established himself as a consistent figure in Arteta’s defence. Nevertheless, injuries have been a persistent issue during his tenure in North London. He has missed 82 games for both club and country since his first significant setback, a hamstring injury in his debut season.

Despite his return, it is probable that he will be required to depart on loan in order to gain playing time, as the full-back positions are currently overcrowded. The Gunners will then be required to determine whether to transfer him or retain him as a backup option.