Latest Arsenal injury news and return dates amid Declan Rice update and Bukayo Saka worry

Mikel Arteta was dealt numerous injury scares during Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Wolves. The Gunners cruised past Gary O’Neil’s side at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka either side of half-time.

While Arsenal kickstarted the new Premier League season with a win, a couple of players appeared to pick up knocks. So, with that being said, football.london have rounded up the latest Arsenal injury news.

Declan Rice

In the final minutes of Arsenal’s win over Wolves, Rice appeared to suffer an injury. The 25-year-old midfielder was spotted limping and holding his right-calf before he was replaced by Gabriel Jesus. football.london understands that Rice is fine and should be okay for the Gunners’ next game.

What Arteta has said: “Yeah he was cramping. He hasn’t had the longest pre-season ever. But he was really trying and he put an unbelievable performance again. At the end he was struggling a bit.”

Expected return date: Aston Villa (A) – Saturday, August 24.

Bukayo Saka

Saka was spotted limping on numerous occasions during the Wolves clash. Shortly after doubling Arsenal’s lead, the 22-year-old winger was replaced by Leandro Trossard – which raised a few eyebrows among the home support, who have become so accustomed to seeing Saka complete full matches.

What Arteta has said: N/A

Expected return date: Aston Villa (A) – Saturday, August 24.

Jurrien Timber

Timber suffered a nasty injury at the start of last season, and Arsenal have been working hard to keep the 23-year-old defender fit after an extended period on the sidelines. He replaced Oleksandr Zinchenko in the 70th minute on Saturday.

What Arteta has said: “Jurrien will be in the squad tomorrow. Obviously he had a really tough period but he used it in a great way I think because he’s managed to get a lot of things done and improved in many areas except playing. He found it really helpful I think and now he’s ready and he has a chance.”

Expected return date: Aston Villa (A) – Saturday, August 24.

Fabio Vieira

Vieira struggled to stay fit last season, suffering several injuries. The 24-year-old midfielder was absent from the matchday squad against Wolves.

What Arteta has said: “We will check him now after training to see how he is but he looked to adapt to it.”

Expected return date: Aston Villa (A) – Saturday, August 24.

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Tomiyasu wasn’t involved in the pre-season tour of the United States, nor did he feature in any of the friendlies following the Gunners’ return to north London. The 25-year-old defender was suffered numerous injuries since joining Arsenal from Bologna in August 2021.

What Arteta has said: “Yes, they will be a few weeks.”

Expected return date: Unknown.

Kieran Tierney

Tierney suffered an injury while on international duty with Scotland at Euro 2024. He too was absent from the matchday squad against Wolves.

What Arteta has said: “Yes, they will be a few weeks.”