Arsenal are waiting for an update on Noni Madueke’s fitness after the winger went off with a knee injury against Manchester City on Sunday. Madueke is set to undergo tests on Monday and it is hoped the damage will not be severe enough to require a lengthy lay-off.
Arsenal have already lost Kai Havertz to a knee injury and were without Martin Ødegaard against City because of a shoulder injury. Bukayo Saka was also out for a month with a hamstring injury.
Madueke, who signed from Chelsea for £48.5m in the summer, was able to slot in on the right flank while Saka was out. Arsenal have added depth in attack after struggling with injuries last season, but their resources are already being tested.
Saka made his return as a half-time substitute during the 1-1 draw with City, replacing Madueke. Mikel Arteta said Madueke “had an issue very early in the match and he wasn’t well enough to continue”.
Madueke was seen holding his right knee towards the end of the first half of the game at the Emirates Stadium and was replaced at the break by Bukayo Saka. An update is expected on Tuesday during Mikel Arteta’s next press conference.
Arsenal will be praying for good news on Madueke, as he has been in excellent form since joining from Chelsea in the summer. The 23-year-old has stepped up during the opening weeks of the season, when Saka has been out with a hamstring injury.
Madueke has also caught the eye for England and scored his first goal at senior international level during the 5-0 win over Serbia earlier this month.
