Tomiyasu's Season Cut Short: Arsenal Defender Undergoes Knee Surgery

Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has undergone knee surgery and is likely to miss the remainder of the season.

Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has undergone knee surgery, the 26-year-old Japanese player announced on Tuesday. The procedure was performed on Tomiyasu's right knee, but he did not provide a timeline for his expected return.

According to British media reports, Tomiyasu is likely to miss the remainder of the season due to the injury. This latest setback adds to Arsenal's growing injury list, which has already impacted the team's performance in recent matches.

Takehiro Tomiyasu has become the third Arsenal player to undergo surgery in the past month, following in the footsteps of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. The Japanese defender recently took to Instagram to share an update on his condition, writing: “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.”

🚨⚠️ Takehiro Tomiyasu’s season is over and his focus is now on returning for next season.

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Tomiyasu's injury woes have been a significant setback for the 26-year-old, who has endured the toughest period of his career. Despite the challenges, Tomiyasu remains determined to bounce back, stating: “It has been the toughest period in my career for sure and it carries on a bit more but I won't give up.” Since joining Arsenal from Bologna in 2021, Tomiyasu has made a significant impact, but his current campaign has been severely hampered by injury.

Tomiyasu's limited playing time this season has been a result of his ongoing injury issues. He made just one appearance, coming on as a substitute against Southampton in a league game in October, and playing only six minutes. As Arsenal prepares to host West Ham United on Saturday, they will be hoping to close the seven-point gap with Premier League leaders Liverpool.