Zing Muse – Arsenal’s £52m star Noni Madueke suffers a knee injury, sidelined for 8 weeks. He will miss 14 crucial matches across all competitions.

Arsenal rocked: Madueke sidelined for 8 weeks with knee injury

Arsenal have been dealt a massive blow as Noni Madueke, their £52 million signing (≈1,856 billion VND), has been ruled out with a knee injury sustained in the 1-1 draw against Manchester City. Medical scans confirmed the English winger will miss around 8 weeks, forcing him to sit out 14 key fixtures across competitions.

No ACL tear, but still a major setback

According to The Athletic, Madueke has not suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear — sparing him from a season-ending injury. However, the damage is still serious enough to rule him out until mid-November.

If recovery goes as planned, the winger could return in the North London Derby against Tottenham on November 23.

14 matches Arsenal must play without Madueke

During his absence, Madueke will miss:

• Premier League (6 games): Newcastle, West Ham, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Burnley, Sunderland.

• Champions League (3 games): Olympiacos, Atletico Madrid, Slavia Prague.

• League Cup (1 game): vs Port Vale.

• England national team (4 games): 3 World Cup qualifiers and 1 friendly.

Losing such a dynamic and explosive winger at a congested stage of the season is a huge setback for Mikel Arteta’s plans.

Arsenal’s injury crisis deepens

Madueke’s layoff adds to an already worrying injury list at the Emirates:

• Kai Havertz is still recovering from knee surgery.

• Gabriel Jesus remains out long-term with an ACL injury since January.

• Martin Ødegaard is nursing a shoulder problem.

• Bukayo Saka has only just returned and is not fully match-fit.

This forces Mikel Arteta to rotate his squad heavily, rely on fringe players, and possibly accelerate the development of young talents.

Interrupted expectations

Brought in for £52 million, Madueke was expected to bring pace, flair, and attacking depth to Arsenal’s frontline, especially on the right flank alongside Bukayo Saka. His injury not only disrupts Arteta’s tactical plans but also stalls the winger’s adaptation period at the Emirates.

Madueke’s injury is a major setback for Arsenal, both on the pitch and in terms of squad morale. With 14 matches looming across the Premier League, Champions League, and domestic cups, Arteta will need to find urgent solutions to keep Arsenal competitive until his big-money signing returns.

Linda (Sports)