Arsenal face Leeds injury test and Eze update

Arsenal update on injuries as Eze transfer looms and Havertz, White, Timber face fitness worries ahead of Leeds visit.

Arsenal face Leeds test with six injuries and Eze transfer in the balance

Arsenal host Leeds United at the Emirates this weekend after a win at Manchester United. Havertz is nursing a knee issue with the extent of the problem not clear, and there is a real chance the deal for Eberechi Eze will not be registered in time for a debut. If Eze misses out, the Gunners must rely on their existing attacking options. Ben White and Jurrien Timber are managing knocks, while Christian Norgaard is unavailable for a week. Gabriel Jesus remains sidelined since the FA Cup defeat.

Arteta emphasized the need for more tests and said he would decide the next steps after further assessment, keeping specifics quiet. The squad will need careful load management this week as he weighs return dates and rotation options ahead of the Leeds game.

Arsenal enters a busy period with a potential new signing and a tight injury list. The possibility of Eze joining could alter the frontline, but registration timing matters more than the cosmetic splash of a big name. The management of White, Timber and Norgaard reveals a broader strategy: protect the core while developing depth. The challenge is not just who plays, but how quickly the squad can adapt to injuries and a heavy schedule.

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The ahead schedule will test how far Arsenal can push this group before the window closes.