Rice, Trossard, Timber - latest Arsenal injury news and return dates after Liverpool

There are just two games of the 2024/25 season left for as they aim to end the campaign on a high and defend second place in the .

The Gunners came back from 2-0 down against champions Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz had given Arne Slot’s team the lead at half time. But Arsenal hit back in the second half through and .

’s men did have to play the final 11 minutes plus stoppage time with 10 men after Merino was shown a second yellow. But they were able to take a point back to the .

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The point moved them two ahead of Newcastle in third place, with both teams now having just six points left to play for. Arsenal end the season by hosting the Magpies at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm kick-off) before travelling to Southampton a week later. The Saints are already confirmed as finishing at the bottom of the table.

While there are only places in the table and pride left to play for, all teams will be looking to finish the season as well as they can in preparation for the 2025/26 campaign. Ahead of the clash against Newcastle, here’s a look at the latest from the treatment room at Arsenal.

Declan Rice

Injury : Muscle

The midfielder was left out of the squad for the game against Liverpool. Reports claim that he is nursing a hamstring strain with it unclear if he will play any part in the final two fixtures of the season.

What Arteta said : “I think he is struggling, it does not look good.”

Potential return date : Vs Southampton (A) May 25

Leandro Trossard

Injury : Hamstring

The Belgian started the game against Liverpool where he lead the line, but was forced off in the second half with what looked like a hamstring injury. There was however no update from Arteta after the match.

football.london understands that Trossard is being assessed by Arsenal ahead of the weekend's match.

Potential return date : Unknown

Jurrien Timber

After playing the majority of the match against PSG, the full-back was an unused substitute against Liverpool.

What Arteta said : “With Jurrien we brought him to see if he was better but it was clear that he was not fit to play.”

Potential return date: Vs Newcastle (H) May 18

Kai Havertz

Injury: Hamstring

What has been said: “If everything goes the way it's going at the moment, and as planned. He will have a chance to play a few games before the end of the season.”

Potential return date: vs Southampton (A), May 25

Gabriel Jesus

Injury : Knee

What has been said : “Further to being substituted during our match with Man United, Gabriel Jesus has received extensive assessments, which have confirmed that he has sustained an injury to the ACL in his left knee”

Potential return date : Next season

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Injury : Knee

What has been said : “I’ve had a surgery on my knee few days ago and I’ve already started my rehab to do what I love the most again.

“It has been the toughest period in my career for sure and it carries on a bit more but I won’t give up. Thank you for your support and see you again.”

Potential return date : 2026

Gabriel Magalhaes

Injury : Hamstring

What has been said : “Gabi will undergo a surgical repair procedure to his hamstring in the coming days and immediately begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, with the aim to be ready for the start of next season.”

Potential return date : Next season

Mikel Merino

Reason for absence : Red card suspension

The midfielder will serve a one-match suspension after being shown two yellow cards against Liverpool.

Return date : Vs Southampton (A) 25 May.