Sun Nov 24 01:15:14 UTC 2024: ## Arsenal Hit by Double Injury Blow Ahead of Nottingham Forest Clash

**London, UK** – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces a growing injury crisis ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest this weekend. The Gunners have suffered a double blow during the recent international break, with defender Ben White requiring minor knee surgery and winger Leandro Trossard forced off injured while playing for Belgium.

White’s procedure is expected to sideline him for approximately eight weeks, a significant setback for Arteta who is already without three senior defenders. The extent of Trossard’s injury remains unclear, but he was substituted during Belgium’s match against Israel.

Adding to Arteta’s concerns, the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice remains uncertain. Saka withdrew from the England squad due to a fitness issue, while Rice, despite featuring against Chelsea, also withdrew from international duty. Both players are now doubts for the Nottingham Forest game.

There is some positive news, however, with the return of captain Martin Odegaard, who impressed in his comeback against Chelsea. The midfielder skipped international duty with Norway.

Other Arsenal injury concerns include: Takehiro Tomiyasu (injured during a brief substitute appearance), Nuno Tavares (out for a few weeks), and Kieran Tierney (recovering from a hamstring injury sustained at Euro 2024). While the club has options to cover at left-back, the cumulative injuries put a significant strain on the squad’s depth.

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