Arsenal face a fresh injury concern after Christos Tzolis was forced off early in Greece’s Nations League draw with the Netherlands on Thursday.
The winger received treatment before Giorgos Masouras replaced him after 18 minutes, leaving Mikel Arteta awaiting clarity ahead of Arsenal’s return to Premier League action.
According to Football.London’s report, Tzolis appeared to hold his hamstring before going down. The report also noted that he seemed keen to continue after treatment, but Greece made the change.
Christos Tzolis injury extent remains unclear
The nature and severity of the problem remain unconfirmed in the available reporting. His early withdrawal alone does not establish how long he could be unavailable.
Greece went on to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands, with Tzolis’s evening ending before he could make a sustained contribution.
For Arsenal, the immediate question is whether the problem affects his preparation for Leeds United on 10 October.
The Gunners already have another attacking fitness concern following Kai Havertz’s injury on Germany duty.
Arteta awaits clarity before Leeds return
Any absence for Tzolis would reduce Arteta’s options on the left, making the medical assessment important before club football resumes.
Arsenal’s next five fixtures include Lille and Bayern Munich in the Champions League alongside three Premier League matches.
That schedule increases the value of having several attacking options available. For now, however, Arsenal supporters are waiting for a clearer update rather than a confirmed lay-off.
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