Viktor Gyokeres: Arsenal Forward Possibly Faces Hamstring Injury, Further Scans Planned

Overview of Injury Situation

Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres is slated to undergo additional examinations this week due to concerns that he may have sustained a hamstring injury. The Swedish player was taken off the field at half-time during Arsenal’s match against Burnley, where he had an early goal to put the team in the lead.

Manager’s Remarks

Ahead of their upcoming Champions League match against Slavia Prague, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his worries:

I’m worried as he rarely has muscular issues but had to leave the pitch with discomfort. This is particularly concerning for a player with his explosive style.

Arteta indicated that the situation would be assessed further, promising updates once more information is available regarding the injury.

Prospects for Recovery

There is an optimistic outlook that withdrawing Gyokeres at the break might mitigate the severity of the injury, although initial indications suggest he could be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks.

Upcoming Matches

Following their encounter with Slavia Prague, Arsenal has a match against Sunderland this Saturday, after which most players will head off for the international break.

Upon the conclusion of the break, Arsenal’s first fixture will be the highly anticipated north London derby against Tottenham on November 23.

International Implications

Swedish national coach Graham Potter is expected to announce his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Switzerland and Slovenia soon, adding uncertainty about Gyokeres’ position in the team.