Arsenal have received clarity on Christos Tzolis’ injury, with the Greek winger set to be sidelined for three weeks after picking up a hamstring injury on international duty. Tzolis, 24, was forced off after just 18 minutes during Greece’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in the Nations League on Thursday night. The summer signing from Club Brugge clutched the back of his leg following a sprint and was unable to continue, leaving the pitch visibly emotional.
As reported by Yahoo Sports, initial scans back at London Colney on Friday have confirmed a Grade 1 hamstring strain, ruling him out for around 21 days. The four games Tzolis will miss are Leeds United (H) – Premier League – Oct 10, Atletico Madrid (A) – Champions League – Oct 21, Tottenham Hotspur (A) – Premier League – Oct 26 and Bayern Munich (H) – Champions League – Oct 29.
Also Read: Tzolis Is Best Signing Of The Summer Transfer Window —Man United Legend He is expected to return for the home clash against Burnley on November 1, just before the next international break. The injury is a big blow for Mikel Arteta, who is already without Kai Havertz with a similar hamstring issue. Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Martinelli are now expected to deputise on the left wing.
Tzolis has made an impressive start to life at Arsenal, registering 4 assists in 8 appearances since his £34m move. Kai Havertz was also injured while playing for Germany against the Netherlands.