Arsenal's Noni Madueke Eyes Comeback: Latest Injury Update and Return Timeline Revealed

In the end, it was a series of crucial injuries that stopped Arsenal from mounting a stronger title bid last season.

Mikel Arteta saw Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Gabriel sidelined with serious hamstring problems, while his skipper Martin Ødegaard suffered an ankle injury that ruled him out for two months during the autumn period.

Their league campaign appeared cursed from the beginning, with Arteta missing the necessary backup options to match a Liverpool side that maintained consistent form throughout.

To avoid repeating the struggles of 2024–25 in another pivotal season of Arteta's north London venture, Arsenal pursued an ambitious summer transfer window where Andrea Berta enhanced the squad and filled crucial gaps. The Gunners now appear well-equipped across all positions and are eager to break a 21-year drought for a Premier League championship, though their enhanced squad depth is already facing challenges from persistent injury problems.

The injury curse isn't just affecting Arsenal's key players, but it's also targeting Arteta's backup options. Noni Madueke was brought in to provide Bukayo Saka with support and has made an encouraging start to his Arsenal journey, but he's now the latest player who will face time away from action.

When Will Noni Madueke Return From Injury?

Arsenal's summer window finale, which featured the addition of Eberechi Eze, helped more fans accept the earlier acquisition of Madueke, which had faced significant criticism.

Nevertheless, Arteta has demonstrated his ability to revitalize former Chelsea players, and Madueke was immediately given an important role after Saka sustained an injury in Gameweek 2 versus Leeds United.

The England winger has since stood out with his attacking approach and skill in individual duels, frequently serving as the primary creative outlet in an Arsenal squad that hasn't yet found its attacking rhythm. He performed well on the right wing during the opening period of Sunday's 1–1 stalemate with Manchester City, but was substituted at the interval due to a problem that his coach confirmed occurred "very early in the match".

It was subsequently confirmed as a knee problem, with sources suggesting Madueke will be absent for approximately two months due to this setback. Positively, the winger has avoided any anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage.

Therefore, Madueke will probably be unavailable until the November international window, potentially missing up to 10 matches across all tournaments. He won't feature in Sunday's visit to Newcastle United, along with multiple London derbies against Fulham, West Ham United and Crystal Palace. Arsenal also face upcoming Champions League encounters with Olympiacos, Atlético Madrid and Slavia Prague.

He joins Havertz, Ødegaard and Gabriel Jesus in the treatment room.

Currently, Madueke might return for the north London clash against Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on November 23. The Gunners are scheduled to welcome Bayern Munich in the Champions League three days afterward.

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