Arsenal might be having a tough time finding their feet on the premiership table as most of the team members are down with injury. Laurent Koscielny also picked up an Achilles tendon injury on Thursday, October 9, 2014 and whilst training with the French squad.
Arsene Wenger might therefore be having real issues in central defence, should he not recover in next weekend, before the game against Hull City.
More issues arising as most of the players are off for the international matches as Wenger’s alternatives might not guarantee any chance of moving ahead from the eight positions they currently hold.
With Mesut Ozil ruled out for three months and Laurent Koscielny who has picked up an Achilles tendon problem while training with the French squad, it is another problem Wenger simply did not need.
Wenger is already missing a host of first-team players as he prepares to move into the most challenging period of Premier League programme that counts down to Christmas.
There is also a Champions League double header with Anderlecht in weeks as the Emirates side is considering a six points against the Belgians, which would secure Arsenal’s place in the Last 16.
Mathieu Debuchy and Olivier Giroud will miss the whole of this year. Aaron Ramsey, who has become such a pivotal figure that Wenger can scarcely afford to be without, has missed two last games and Mikel Arteta is uncertain of joining the team for next three games. Calum Chambers has received five yellow cards in the last five league appearance.
Santi Cazorla came off the bench during Spain’s surprise defeat in Slovakia on Thursday October 9, 2014 while Danny Welbeck was again amongst the goals as England eased past San Marino at Wembley.
Although Arsenal might be eyeing up their next three league game and targeting the nine points that could move them into a more comfortable position that the 8th spot they currently occupy, the chances are dependent on the recuperating Theo Walcott and Serge Gnabry.
“Theo is not too far away now. Serge has been out for a long, long time and Theo has also been out for nine months, so it’s good to see them back,” Wenger said.
With two games against Anderlecht and a trip to Swansea also thrown in, Arsenal’s next six games offer a real chance to put some spark and momentum into their season.
