Sentences with phrase «string of injury problems»

Arsenal already have a string of injury problems, with Jack Wilshere, Aaron Ramsey, Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade - Chamberlain, Danny Welbeck and Tomas Rosicky all sidelined.

Many of us Arsenal fans thought we had seen the last of Abou Diaby in an Arsenal shirt as his contract is nearing an end and that one previous appearance this season, in the Capital One Cup defeat by Southampton in September, was followed by the latest in a ridiculously long string of injury problems.

We all know how much a string of injury problems to key players can harm a campaign and there is not too much you can do about that.

But the bad luck that hit the Gunners with a string of injury problems was certainly good luck for Coquelin.

A string of injury problems and some awful timing has ruined that chance but it is hardly Arsenal's fault that in his absence the young Spaniard Hector Bellerin has turned out to be one of the best in the business.

It might seem a bit mean to aim some harsh criticism in the direction of the Arsenal and Wales midfield star Aaron Ramsey, because a string of injury problems which began on the first game of the season has stopped him from building up a head of steam.

Not exact matches

He has the technical quality, grittiness and mobility to cause any team problems, while he has proven his fitness this season after a string of injury setbacks throughout his career.

Diaby played just five times for Arsenal last season due to a string of injuries, including a calf problem and a broken ankle, but has started the Gunners» first three games in the new Premier League campaign.

The Dutchman had enjoyed two injury - free seasons from 2011 - 13, but his most recent campaign was badly curtailed by a string of problems.