Arsenal’s suffering didnot end with the 3-0 defeat to Liverpool on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta confirmed two fresh injury blows in Kieran Tierney and David Luiz.
Arsenal Suffer Double Injury Blow To Key Personnel
Tierney had to be substituted in the second half after he felt a slight niggle in his knee. Luiz was completely missing from the squad after playing consistently before the international break.
On Luiz’s knee sprain, Arteta told Arsenal.com, “We don’t know. There a few possibilities on that, being a little more conservative with the treatment or having to go for a surgery.”
“We are talking with the doctors at the moment to make the right decision on that but we’ll see. He could be out for a few weeks at least.”
Tierney was replaced by Cedric Soares in the second half at left-back. Arteta added, “He felt something in his knee. He was in pain so it looks like he will be injured but we don’t know how long for.”
This is a huge blow for Arsenal considering how important Tierney is to the squad. With him injured, the Gunners are stretched thin at both full-back spots. Arsenal’s biggest priority over the summer will be the add depth and quality to both flanks.
