Arsenal’s pursuit of a historic treble has been rocked by the latest injury of Eberechi Eze.
The 27-year-old playmaker is reportedly facing four to six weeks on the sidelines due to a high-grade calf tear. This setback ruled him out of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final and forced his withdrawal from the England squad this week.
Mikel Arteta confirmed that Arsenal will conduct a second, more detailed scan this week to determine the final recovery timeframe.
The timing of the injury is particularly brutal for manager Mikel Arteta. April presents a relentless schedule, including a Champions League quarter-final against Sporting CP and a potential league title decider against Manchester City.
Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze is set to be sidelined for at least a month with a calf injury.
The 27-year-old was not in Arsenal’s squad for Sunday’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City because of a calf injury, sustained against Bayer Leverkusen last Tuesday.
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Eze had been in scintillating form, recently netting in the victory over Bayer Leverkusen before limping off. His absence creates a significant creative void, especially as the Gunners look to recover from their Wembley disappointment.
Arsenal face tactical reset as Eberechi Eze sidelined for defining run-in
However, the international break provides a vital window for squad rehabilitation. There is growing optimism at London Colney that captain Martin Ødegaard will return to full fitness by early April.
Ødegaard has missed a month with a knee issue but is now targeting the FA Cup quarter-final against Southampton for his comeback. His leadership and vision will be essential to offset the loss of Eze’s direct dribbling and goal threat.
Arteta must also manage wider fitness concerns within his defensive ranks. William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães both withdrew from international duty to manage recurring ankle and muscle issues.
The medical staff remain hopeful that this period of rest will allow both centre-backs to start against Southampton on April 4.
Arsenal currently sit top of the Premier League, but their squad depth will now face its ultimate test without one of their most influential summer signings.
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