Arsenal suffer fresh injury blow to summer signing

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Arsenal have suffered a fresh injury setback with their summer signing, Viktor Gyokeres, facing a potential hamstring injury. The striker was substituted at half-time during Arsenal's win over Burnley, sparking concerns about his fitness. Gyokeres will undergo further medical tests this week to determine the extent of the injury, but initial reports suggest he could be sidelined for at least two weeks.

This injury compounds Arsenal's existing problems in the forward line, as both Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus remain out due to their own injuries. Havertz is recovering from a knee injury that required surgery, while Jesus is still sidelined after suffering a second ACL tear earlier in the year. The absence of these key attacking players leaves manager Mikel Arteta with limited options as the team faces a busy schedule.

Gyokeres had shown signs of improvement in recent matches, scoring three goals in his last three appearances after a slow start to his Arsenal career. His potential absence is a significant blow, especially as Arsenal prepare for crucial fixtures following the international break. The club's first match after the break will be the highly anticipated North London derby against Tottenham on November 23, a game Gyokeres will be eager to return for.

There is hope that the decision to withdraw Gyokeres at half-time prevented further complications, and Arsenal are optimistic he could recover in time for the derby. However, until further tests are completed, his participation remains uncertain. In the meantime, Arteta may have to rely on alternative solutions in attack, including deploying midfielders in more advanced roles.

The injury adds to Arsenal's growing list of absentees, with six players currently sidelined, further testing the squad's depth and resilience during a critical period of the season.