Emile Smith Rowe’s injury troubles continue after he was left out of Arsenal’s squad to face West Ham United in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
As team news broke for both teams ahead of kick-off, fans quickly spotted that Smith Rowe’s name was missing from the Arsenal lineup. Shortly before the match, the club confirmed on X that the 23-year-old had missed out due to a knee issue.
Emile Smith Rowe misses out on tonight's squad due to a knee issue.
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 1, 2023
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta commented on the omission before the match.”He felt something in his knee and started feeling pain after the game,” Arteta stated. “We are assessing him. It’s a big worry.”
This injury adds to the number of setbacks suffered by Smith Rowe over his short career so far. He recently had surgery on a persistent groin issue, which kept him out for a long period of time. The midfielder played just 195 minutes across 14 appearances last season.
Unfortunate Timing For Smith Rowe
His latest injury comes at a terrible time for him, having just been awarded his first Premier League start of the season last Saturday. It was only his second start in all competitions, having made six substitute appearances.
He took his opportunity in Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Sheffield United by providing an assist, and may have been hoping for a run of games.
Smith Rowe looked set to become a key player for Arsenal when he signed a new contract in 2021. He was even given the prestigious number 10 shirt, but now faces rife competition for his place in the team.
Since then, Arsenal have bolstered their options in midfield and out wide by signing Fabio Vieira, Leandro Trossard, and Kai Havertz.
The full extent of Smith Rowe’s injury is unknown at this point in time. Arteta will be hoping it’s not a serious one, having already been dealt blows regarding the fitness of Thomas Partey and Gabriel Jesus.
RELATED: West Ham Vs Arsenal Live Stream: How To Watch Carabao Cup For Free
1.
|
Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets
New cust only. 3 days to claim & 7 days to place a qualifying bet to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 Horse racing, 1 x £10 Free Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 Football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. T&Cs apply.
New cust only. 3 days to claim & 7 days to place a qualifying bet to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 Horse racing, 1 x £10 Free Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 Football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. T&Cs apply. |
Claim Offer |
Add Sportslens to your Google News Feed!
