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7 injuries, 19 goals & assists: Arsenal international break roundup

Arsenal had an eventful international break, with 18 players initially called up for the September-October fixtures.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 12:31 PM
7 injuries, 19 goals & assists: Arsenal international break roundup
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal's international break featured 19 goal contributions alongside seven injury concerns across 18 player call-ups.
  • Kai Havertz and Christos Tzolis face weeks out with muscle injuries sustained on international duty.
  • Viktor Gyokeres scored four goals for Sweden, while Mikel Merino recorded three goals for Spain.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal players experienced a eventful September-October international break that yielded 13 goals, six assists, and several injury concerns across 18 call-ups. Kai Havertz and Christos Tzolis face weeks on the sidelines due to muscle injuries, while Ezri Konsa withdrew from England's squad before their final game. On a more positive note, Declan Rice is reportedly fit for club action, and Martin Odegaard and Max Dowman have also recovered from knocks.

In attack, Arsenal representatives registered 19 combined goal contributions. Viktor Gyokeres led the scoring with four goals for Sweden, while Mikel Merino scored three times for Spain. Bukayo Saka netted twice, with additional goals coming from James Scanlon, Riccardo Calafiori, Tzolis, and Bruno Guimaraes. Martin Odegaard contributed four assists, alongside single assists from Merino and Martin Zubimendi.

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