The Football Federation of Ukraine have confirmed that Oleksandr Zinchenko will miss the upcoming international break due to injury. A statement on the official website claims that the nation's captain will be absent from the squad due to a calf muscle injury during training.
It represents a huge blow to both Zinchenko and Arsenal after a blistering start from both. The 25-year-old joined from Manchester City in the summer in a deal worth roughly £30million, looking to add both versatility and an improvement in technical ability across the squad.
In his early days, the full-back has managed to oust Kieran Tierney from the left flank as he makes his return from injury, something that the side suffered during the last campaign. On his signing in the summer, Mikel Arteta outlined just how important he could be for the club, claiming: "I know the player really well, he's an exceptional footballer and he is someone that is going to bring as well another competitive edge to that dressing room."
