What Happened to the Three Arsenal First-Team Stars? What Arsenal Players are Out? Latest Arsenal Injury Updates

Discover the fate of three prominent Arsenal first-team players as ordered by Ian Wright and their subsequent journeys under Mikel Arteta's management.

by Rubaditsha

Updated Jul 10, 2023

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What Happened to the Three Arsenal First-Team Stars? What Arsenal Players are Out? Latest Arsenal Injury Updates
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What Happened to the Three Arsenal First-Team Stars?

Granit Xhaka

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Granit Xhaka, who faced criticism from Wright, is still part of Arsenal's squad. Following the incident in late 2020, Xhaka remained with the club and has been a regular presence in the team. While he has had his share of ups and downs in terms of performance, he has also shown improvements under manager Mikel Arteta. Xhaka continues to play a significant role in Arsenal's midfield.

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Willian

Willian's time at Arsenal turned out to be disappointing, as Wright pointed out. After joining the club in the summer of 2020, the Brazilian winger struggled to make a substantial impact and failed to meet expectations. In August 2021, after just one season, Willian agreed to terminate his contract with Arsenal. Following his departure, he returned to his home country of Brazil. However, there is no current information suggesting that he joined Fulham, as mentioned in the original statement.

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Alexandre Lacazette

Alexandre Lacazette, another player singled out by Wright, stayed at Arsenal for an additional season after the incident in late 2020. However, when his contract expired in the summer of 2022, he decided to leave the club. Lacazette made a return to his former club, Lyon, in France. Since his departure from Arsenal, Lacazette has experienced a resurgence in form. In the 2021-2022 season, he enjoyed a prolific spell at Lyon, displaying his quality as a striker by scoring 27 goals in 35 Ligue 1 appearances.

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What Arsenal Players are Out?

Men’s and Women’s first-team, U23 and U18 squads:

  • Matt Smith
  • Tom Smith
  • Mana Iwabuchi
  • Rafaelle Souza
  • Zach Awe
  • Joel Ideho
  • George Lewis
  • Ainsley Maitland-Niles
  • Fran Stenson

Men’s scholars

  • Kaleel Green
  • Alexandar Kovacevic
  • Tino Quamina
  • Mathaeus Roberts
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Latest Arsenal Injury Updates

  • Lia Walti: She has been out with an ankle injury since May 17, 2023. While she is expected to return to training in mid-June 2023, the exact date of her return to playing is currently unknown. She will miss the rest of the season.
  • Gabriel Martinelli: Martinelli has been sidelined with an ankle injury since May 14, 2023. The timeline for his return to training is currently unknown, but he is expected to play again in the 2023/2024 season. He will not be available for the remaining games of the current season.
  • William Saliba: Saliba has been dealing with a back injury since March 16, 2023. He is expected to return to training in early July 2023 and is anticipated to play again in the 2023/2024 season. He will miss the rest of the current season.
  • Laura Wienroither: She has been out since May 1, 2023, due to an ACL injury. The expected dates for her return to training and playing are currently unknown. She underwent surgery and will be unavailable for the rest of the season.
  • Lina Hurtig: Hurtig has been sidelined since May 1, 2023, with an unknown injury. Both the expected return to training and playing are currently unknown.
  • Leah Williamson: Williamson has been sidelined with an ACL injury since April 19, 2023. The expected dates for her return to training and playing have not been disclosed. She underwent surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.
  • Kim Little: Little has been out with a hamstring injury since March 29, 2023. She is expected to return to training in the summer of 2023 and play in the 2023/2024 season. She will not participate in the remaining games of the current season.
  • Takehiro Tomiyasu: Tomiyasu has been out since March 16, 2023, due to a knee injury. The expected dates for his return to training and playing are currently unknown. He required surgery and is doubtful for the preseason.
  • Mohamed Elneny: Elneny has been dealing with a knee injury since January 15, 2023. He is currently in training and expected to play again in the 2023/2024 season. He will not feature in the remaining games of the current season.
  • Vivianne Miedema: Miedema has been sidelined with an ACL injury since December 15, 2022. She is expected to return to training and playing in the summer of 2023 for the 2023/2024 season. She required surgery and will be out for the rest of the season.
  • Beth Mead: Mead has been out with an ACL injury since November 19, 2022. She is expected to return to training and playing in the summer of 2023 for the 2023/2024 season. She required surgery and will not play again in the current season.

Arsenal Football Club Overview

Located in Islington, London, Arsenal Football Club is a prominent English professional football club. Competing in the Premier League, the top tier of English football, Arsenal has an impressive history with numerous accolades. The club has secured 13 league titles, including one unbeaten season, a record 14 FA Cups, two League Cups, 16 FA Community Shields, one European Cup Winners' Cup, and one Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.

In terms of trophies won, Arsenal ranks as the third-most successful club in English football. In 1893, Arsenal became the first club from the South of England to join the Football League, reaching the First Division in 1904. They have experienced relegation only once, in 1913, and currently hold the longest streak of consecutive seasons in the top division.

Arsenal also boasts the second-highest number of top-flight victories in English football history. The 1930s witnessed Arsenal's dominance, winning five League Championships and two FA Cups. They continued to achieve success after World War II, securing another FA Cup and two more Championships.

In the 1970–71 season, Arsenal achieved their first League and FA Cup Double. From 1989 to 2005, the club won five League titles and five FA Cups, including two additional Doubles. Arsenal ended the 20th century with the highest average league position. Notably, between 1998 and 2017, Arsenal qualified for the UEFA Champions League for nineteen consecutive seasons.

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Herbert Chapman, a pivotal figure in Arsenal's history, brought the club its first major silverware and spearheaded their dominance in the 1930s. Chapman introduced various innovations to the game, such as the WM formation, floodlights, and shirt numbers. He also made modifications to the club's jersey, including the addition of white sleeves and a brighter shade of red.

Arsène Wenger, the longest-serving manager in Arsenal's history, achieved remarkable success and won the most trophies. His tenure saw a record seven FA Cup victories, and his team's unbeaten league run of 49 games from 2003 to 2004 earned them the nickname "The Invincibles."



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What Happened to the Three Arsenal First-Team Stars:FAQs

1. How many league titles has Arsenal won?

Arsenal has won 13 league titles, including one unbeaten title.

2. What is Arsenal's longest unbeaten league run?

Arsenal's longest unbeaten league run is 49 games, achieved between 2003 and 2004, earning them the nickname "The Invincibles."

3. How many FA Cups has Arsenal won? 

A: Arsenal has won a record 14 FA Cups.

4. When did Arsenal join the Football League? 

Arsenal became the first club from the South of England to join the Football League in 1893.

5. Who is the longest-serving manager in Arsenal's history? 

Arsène Wenger is the longest-serving manager in Arsenal's history.

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