How big of a loss is Tomiyasu going forward?
Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been missing from action for a few weeks now after pulling up with a calf injury in our 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, and what first seemed like not that big of an issue has now been revealed to be worse than Arsenal’s medical staff had first thought and it seems the talented defender could miss out on a few months of football.
The injury came after Tomiyasu started to really impress and had been making a huge impact in the backline and going forward, becoming what looked like a vital part of Arteta’s plans going forward and a key squad member. Having had calf problems previously, I think medical staff expected it not to be too serious but after later tests have revealed that he could be set to miss club football until late February.
Even if he does make it back in the early part of the new year, Arsenal still has to deal with the fact he is set to be missing for the AFC Asian Cup Group Stage where his country will be hoping he can play a big part if fit and healthy, but another big blow for Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal squad after Tomiyasu was playing so well and making such an impact.
Tomiyasu just adds to what seems like an ever-growing list of injuries for Arteta’s squad and just when we need our best players at their best and fittest. Playing Liverpool on the weekend, I think would have been the perfect type of game for Tomiyasu to thrive in and although I think Zinchenko can do a good job, for me Tomiyasu was starting to look a class above the rest and had really made that Left Back position his own.
Arsenal did everything they could last season to win the title but fell short late in the season and if we want to be competing for the title this season, injuries are going to be a huge concern and with all the heavy workload over the past year, it’s expected, but in my opinion, injuries might end up being the make or break for Arsenal and keeping players fit and healthy should be a huge concern for the Gunner’s.
Hopefully we see Tomiyasu back on the pitch soon and back at his best, it’s a shame the injury happened when it did because he was really starting to impress and make a huge impact in the squad.
What’s your thoughts Gooners? How big of a loss is Tomiyasu?
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It is a very big loss as he’s the best left back we have, in my opinion. Zinchenko isn’t bad going forward but his defensive duties are somewhat iffy.
Salah probably can’t wait to see Zinchenko in the starting lineup. I hope we get a chance to see how good (or bad, uugh) Kiwior can be.
I think Kiwior will get the job, but won’t be left on his own against Salah, as Gabriel will hopefully be in support.
We are so lucky to have Gabriel in so many ways.
He would have been the starter on Saturday in a fixture of this nature.
Very big, but he’ll be fine after Japan omit him from their squad. Same goes for Partey.
And if they insist, they risk getting knocked out as early as the group stages as we won’t be rooting for them.
Can’t wait to see Timber back !
If we had him on his feet, the loss of Tomiyasu would be almost unnoticeable
I think the fact that both Tomiyasu Zinchenko are injury prone plus Timber is a long term absentee and Saliba had a back injury last season which could recure at any moment means we are likely to bring in defender in the January transfer window to prevent a disaster.
Tomi did shut down Salah in October 2022 match. He was on him like stink on a skunk. It was amazing to see. Huge loss for this match.
If Tomi’s going to be out ’till late Feb, then I doubt that he’ll be playing in any of Japan’s games. In 3 years at Bologna he suffered five injuries, missing 18 games, and in his final season had 3 injuries missing 54 days, and still we bought him.
I honestly think we’ll have to get rid of him, which is sad because he’s not just a great and versatile defender, he’s also such a nice fella.
Yeah, I agree his days appear to be numbered. It’s truly sad because he is the consummate professional and has always seemed to be such a great person.
Yeah, big shame for such a popular guy.
It is a shame as Tomiyansu has went off to a serious injury .which will see him remain on the sidelines for months
And the injury occurred at the time when he appears to be in top form for the Gunners.
But what will Arteta do now to surmount the problem caused to his team right back position? As his best right back player Tomiyansu is injury absent.
Well,, he has to do a Gunner player adaptation at right back of his team pending when Tomiyansu will return to action.
And hopefully, Ben White who will play at right back in the absence of Tomiyansu. Will step up in his game for considerably in matches for Arsenal to help them win matches.
Reading what some of our fans say about injured players, I wonder what all the fuss is about.
If they’re out for more than a couple of weeks, just sell them to some unsuspecting club for enormous amounts of money….and then go and buy someone better, as they grow like apples on a tree.
No problem whatsoever, as it’s the kronkie’s money they’re spending – we could even SAVE money by getting rid of the medical staff, who obviously aren’t doing a good job anyway.
My tongue in cheek comments and above are not aimed at anyone in particular (unless you identify yourself as being of that persuasion!!) but I do believe some of our fans treat the players like cattle fodder.
Tomiyasu and Timbers are players who MA has purchased and need our support, just as ESR has been given.
Keep doing what some want and we will become another chelski – EVERY CLUB has to deal with injuries, let’s just accept that and see what happens in the January window… by the way, I believe we will beat liverpool 2-1 whatever squad we take up there.
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Agree ken1945, it’s that easy, in their screens at least. lol
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It’s a huge loss. He’s our best option at left back when playing the bigger sides and offers superb cover all across the back 4.
If Jorginho and Rice start as DM and LCM respectively, then I think Zinchenko will play, we could see a back 3 .
I just want Liverpool conquered.