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Arsenal suffer more injuries during international break than any other Premier League side

Arsenal return from the international break with more injury problems than any Premier League rival, after six players were affected while away.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:01 AM
Arsenal suffer more injuries during international break than any other Premier League side
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal recorded six injuries during the international break, more than any other Premier League club.
  • Kai Havertz, Christos Tzolis, Ezri Konsa, Max Dowman, Martin Odegaard, and Piero Hincapie were all affected.
  • Declan Rice and Marli Salmon also withdrew before the first international matches were played.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal suffered more injuries during the international break than any other Premier League side, with six players affected while representing their countries. Kai Havertz, Christos Tzolis, Ezri Konsa, Max Dowman, Martin Odegaard, and Piero Hincapie all sustained issues, while Declan Rice and Marli Salmon had previously withdrawn prior to the first fixtures.

Liverpool recorded the second-highest tally with four injuries, while Manchester City, Manchester United, and Sunderland each suffered three problems during the break. Arsenal and other Premier League clubs must now evaluate the extent of the setbacks as domestic league action resumes.

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