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Eze Out for England Amid Injury Concerns for Arsenal

3/24/2026

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Eze Injured, Out

Eberechi Eze's calf injury rules him out of the England squad for upcoming friendlies.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it may take up to a week to assess the injury.
Eze's absence was felt in Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.
The international break offers recovery, while Arsenal faces an FA Cup quarterfinal with Southampton and a Champions League tie against Sporting CP.

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Arsenal's Injury Woes

Arsenal's injury crisis followed a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.
Six players, including William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Leandro Trossard, Eberechi Eze, and Jurrien Timber, have withdrawn from international duty due to injuries ahead of Arsenal's FA Cup match against Southampton on April 4.
Saliba is sidelined with recurring ankle pain.
Gabriel Magalhaes has knee issues.

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Historical Context

Arsenal's injury struggles echo past challenges, notably during the 1990s when key players frequently missed crucial matches. In 1991, they lost the FA Cup final to Tottenham due to injuries. Today, with players like Eberechi Eze, William Saliba, and Gabriel Magalhaes sidelined, concerns about squad depth and resilience are resurfacing, impacting Arsenal's performance in competitions.

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Eze Injured, Out

Eberechi Eze's calf injury rules him out of the England squad for upcoming friendlies.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it may take up to a week to assess the injury.
Eze's absence was felt in Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.
The international break offers recovery, while Arsenal faces an FA Cup quarterfinal with Southampton and a Champions League tie against Sporting CP.

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