Arsenal Injury Update Expected Return Date Set After Bayer Leverkusen Injury

by HEDNEWS on March 25, 2026

Arsenal injury update: expected return date set after Bayer Leverkusen injury Arsenal have provided an update on the expected return date for one of their key players sidelined with an injury suffered during the Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen, as the Gunners contend with multiple absentees amid a crucial run of fixtures in league, cup and European competitions. Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze injured his calf in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie against Bayer Leverkusen, a setback that forced him off the pitch and later ruled him out of the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. Manager Mikel Arteta has since confirmed that Eze’s injury is “more serious than initially thought,” with the midfielder facing a period on the sidelines as the club completes scans and assessments to determine the full extent of the damage. According to multiple sources close to the Arsenal squad, Eze is expected to remain out for at least two weeks, meaning he will miss the FA Cup quarter‑final versus Southampton and the upcoming Champions League quarter‑final first leg. While no official return date has been publicly confirmed by the club, reports indicate that the 24‑year‑old could be targeting a return after the international break, potentially in early April 2026 when Arsenal resume competitive action in domestic and European fixtures. Eze’s absence adds to a growing list of key injuries for Arsenal, with several first‑team players currently sidelined:

William Saliba dealing with an ankle issue
Jurrien Timber out after an injury that forced him off in a recent Premier League match;
Martin Ødegaard recovering from a persistent knee issue
Mikel Merino long‑term absence following foot surgery.

These setbacks have seen multiple Gunners withdraw from international duty, placing extra emphasis on depth for Arsenal in the final stretch of a campaign where they remain contenders across multiple competitions. Arsenal’s fixture schedule in upcoming weeks includes the FA Cup quarter‑final, crucial Premier League matches, and Champions League knockout stages, meaning the availability of players like Eze particularly one who has been influential in attack will be watched closely by fans and pundits alike. The club is hopeful that a timely recovery will allow Eze to return to action in April 2026, bolstering Mikel Arteta’s options as Arsenal seek to sustain challenges on all fronts.