The manager of Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, has expressed his genuine concern for Takehiro Tomiyasu.
In his remarks on the club's official website, Arteta listed the injuries of various players.
One of them was Takehiro Tomiyasu, who limped off the field against Sporting CP on Thursday.
The Japanese full-back stretched awkwardly and gave off the impression that he was quite uncomfortable.
He was unable to continue early in the game and was replaced by Ben White.
Tomiyasu, who was absent from the matchday squad yesterday along with William Saliba, won't be available during the international break.
The current injury to Tomiyasu alarms Arsenal manager Arteta, who recently stated as much.
While playing for The Emirates, the £20 million player started having some fitness problems.
Uncomfortably, the Gunners allowed their lone other senior right-back to leave the squad for a loan in January.
Arteta's response to the question about the severity of Tomiyasu's injury was, "We don't know; obviously the doctor is evaluating him.
It's not looking good, that much is clear. We've already had one evaluation, and they need another tomorrow.
Tomi doesn't exaggerate anything, in my opinion. We share his instant anxiety that he conveyed.
Journalist Tom Canton stated before the game that Tomiyasu might miss the remainder of the season.
For Arsenal, who rely on Ben White to stay healthy for the season's final 10 games, it would be a big setback.
Thomas Partey filled in for the final few seconds of yesterday because Arteta decided to rest the Englishman.
Tomiyasu was already beneath Cedric Soares in the pecking order, so Arteta may now regret letting him go to Fulham from Arsenal.
Even if the Portuguese defender was not well liked at The Emirates, he would have at least provided some solace.
Tomiyasu is seen as an important player by Mikel Arteta because of his flexibility.
William Saliba would have been in the starting lineup yesterday had it not been for the fact that he hobbled off against Sporting.
But, the 24-year-old will have to watch from the sidelines as his teammates try to capture a big Premier League title.
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