Arsenal were handed a huge blow yesterday as a club statement revealed that Takehiro Tomiyasu's recent injury will rule him out for the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign.
Tomiyasu was withdrawn in the opening exchanges of last week's Europa League fixture against Sporting CP after appearing to twist his knee when attempting to make a tackle. "Following his substitution during last Thursday’s Europa League match, subsequent assessments have confirmed that Takehiro Tomiyasu sustained a significant injury to his right knee", the statement read.
"Tomi has had successful surgery in London on Tuesday and will be ruled out for the remainder of this season. Everyone at the club will now be working hard with Tomi, so he can join pre-season training ahead of next season."