Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu has suffered an injury that will keep him out of action for the next weeks until the new year.
The injury is a big blow to the Gunners because he is one of their most important players, thanks to his versatility.
The Gunners have enjoyed having him in their squad in the last few months, but a new report has revealed he may not play for them again until February.
While he is expected to be back in action before then, 90 Mins reveals he would head to the Asian Cup when he returns from his injury.
The competition runs from 12 January and 10 February and he is one of Japan’s most important players.
His current injury will sideline him for around a month, but when he returns, he will likely head straight for the Asian Cup.
The next time we see him in action might be 17 February against Burnley.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Tomi has been one of our best players; losing him for that long period will be a big blow.
However, he would want to represent his country, and we know how committed players are to their national team, so he is likely to be out till February.
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Pity if true as he’s so versatile and our best left back option in my opinion.
It’s so unfortunate that fine players like Tomi, Tierney and Partey are injury prone.
You cannot win a Premiership title with players like that – unfortunate yes, but the team comes first.
Another million pounds in wages while he regains his fitness, only to lose it once again a month later.
Its ridiculous.
It’s becoming a habit of his. Hasn’t had a single run yet where he’s been available. I know he’s much loved here, but if a team like Bayern were to put in a good offer, we need to be realistic and ask ourselves if its worth passing on a good offer for a player whose availability is like a game of roulette.
Another player who spends as much time on the treatment table as he does on the pitch.
A simple fact of the matter is that you need players that you can rely on throughout the season – not a week here or a month there.
Another position where we might need to strengthen..
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It is quite remarkable that, with all the injuries, both short and long term, we still find ourselves at the top of the PL.
Equally remarkable, is the fact that Saka and Martinelli have escaped injury, considering the negligence of the officials in protecting them.
The points made about the cost to the club are well made, but that’s the case with all squads.
De Bruyne is reported to be on a contract of just under £20,000,000 a year and is rumoured to be out to, at least, the new year.
I believe that MA has built a very strong squad (as our position shows) that, if and when, fully fit and available, will match anyone in the PL – that’s why he will keep faith with ESR, Timber and Tomiyasu,despite the injuries and costs.
Yes, squad depth is not just about rotation, it’s cover for injuries and competition for places.
But I just replied to your post ken1945 to mention the trial of body cams on refs in lower level football.
I read a couple of days ago that they have trialled it in 500 matches now. Not one incident of abuse violence aggression etc.
Players and spectators said it makes them think about how they behave. Prob afraid of getting banged up lol.
Seems like it’s a solution to the problem but they reckon it will cost too much to roll out to every match.
The article I read has gone now, cant see it any more. But it looked interesting bcos less abuse means more refs staying in the game to feed thru to the top level. Which has to improve reffing standards I reckon.
Thanks for the update Neutral.
With the news that the TV companies have now invested a reported £6.5 billion over a five year period, I would have thought that money would be of no object, in order to protect our officials wouldn’t you?
I have no idea how many referees are registered from grass roots to PL level (that would be interesting to find out) but one would assume that issuing every one of them with the “kit” would be a top priority.
Once issued with the technology, each referee would be responsible for it’s upkeep, as they are with everything else.
I guess it would also have sound recording as well as the visual recording and would hope that the courts would be able to impose hefty sentences on any player or spectator who is recorded assaulting said officials.
Agree that it would help to keep referees in the game and, if I was in charge of the PGMOL, I would be insisting that this is rolled out across the country.
OT. Have sent in my article regarding wages and monies being invested in football.
Look forward to reading your comments, if it is published on JA.
Just did a quick search and I’m coming up with 28,000 referees registered in all grades Neutral.
Agree 100% with what you said above. 28,000 refs should be easy to protect with £6.5 billion with 1 camera each.
I suppose a lot of that 6.5 bil goes to the clubs but the authorities have tons of money as well. And where do all those fines go? Presumably the authority that issues the fine gets the cash.
If they fine City for shouting at the ref (why did Haaland not get banned like van Dijk?) then that cash can go to helping refs since its the fine is due to a poor ref getting shouted at lol.
They didnt know that fine money wd be coming in so they can use it for anything so its not already lined up for some other use. No excuses.
Will look fwd to your article on wages. Should be interesting. 👍