{"id":684,"date":"2026-03-30T12:34:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=684"},"modified":"2026-03-30T12:34:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:34:47","slug":"arsenal-given-noni-madueke-injury-update-as-expert-reveals-best-and-worst-case-scenario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=684","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal given Noni Madueke injury update as &#8216;expert&#8217; reveals best and worst-case scenario"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_d348de\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Mikel Arteta could be without a few big names when Arsenal return to action at the weekend.<\/h2>\n<p><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33680309\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"England's Noni Madueke sustains an injury during the international friendly match between England and Uruguay at Wembley Stadium on March 27, 2026 in London, England\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33680309.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2268153742.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33680309.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-2268153742.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33680309.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-2268153742.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33680309.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-2268153742.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Noni Madueke suffered a knock while on international duty\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Noni Madueke suffered a knock while on international duty<cite aria-label=\"Image: Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Photo by Rob Newell &#8211; CameraSport via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal have been given an update on Noni Madueke, who appeared to suffer a knee injury during England&#8217;s clash against Uruguay. The 24-year-old winger was forced to come off during the first half of the friendly at Wembley Stadium on Friday night following a collision with Rodrigo Aguirre.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Madueke was replaced by Jarrod Bowen shortly before the break and he was later spotted walking through the mixed zone with a brace on his left leg. A self-proclaimed injury analyst, who goes by <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/physioscout\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">@physioscout<\/a> on X, formerly known as Twitter, reviewed the incident and speculated the severity of the knock.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They wrote: &#8220;Noni Madueke had to come off early in the first-half in England&#8217;s match vs. Uruguay with a knee injury. My worry is more so the landing than the initial contact with the Uruguay player.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;High velocity driving the knee into valgus force brings concern for an MCL injury. Knee brace usually indicated when instability is present. He&#8217;ll need to wear a brace for a few weeks if confirmed to be a ligamentous injury.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! <\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a aria-label=\"Latest Gunners news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook pageLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AFCFootball.London#\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Latest Gunners news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Expected Recovery Time: Grade 1 MCL: 1-3 weeks. Grade 2 MCL: 4-6 weeks. Grade 3 MCL: 8+ weeks. Other possible diagnoses are a bony contusion and a lower-grade PCL injury here which usually facilitate a quick recovery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;But more likely an MCL injury here. Further diagnostic tests will be needed to determine the extent of the injury.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"AffiliateContentsEmbed_affiliate-contents-container__oTiet\" data-testid=\"affiliate-contents-embed\">\n<div data-testid=\"affiliate-content\" class=\"AffiliateContent_affiliate-content-container__10EX_ affiliate-content\">\n<p>England&#8217;s 2026 World Cup kits<\/p>\n<div class=\"AffiliateDisclaimer_affiliate-disclaimer__dG5ST\">\n<div class=\"AffiliateDisclaimer_affiliate-text__8nmDa\">This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. 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You can get free delivery on all orders with the code: <!-- -->ENGFREEDEL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As it stands, the severity of the injury remains unclear, with Madueke set to be assessed by Arsenal medical staff. Speaking to reporters after the game, Thomas Tuchel claimed he was &#8216;very sad and upset&#8217; to see the Gunners winger suffer a knock.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I\u2019m worried, of course, because I think he was a difference-maker today,&#8221; said the England boss. &#8220;He started well, he was full of energy, he was ready to go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;And I think against a team like Uruguay, who relies on one-against-ones, to isolate them there and to go in one-against-ones from every minute out there, the spaces open up, and he could have been a key player for us, which he is. Very sad and upset, and hopefully it\u2019s not a big injury.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-33678835\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33678835\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.33\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Arsenal could be without a few big names when they face Southampton in the FA Cup\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33678835.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_JS400350301.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33678835.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_JS400350301.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33678835.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_JS400350301.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33678835.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_JS400350301.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Arsenal could be without a few big names when they face Southampton in the FA Cup\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Arsenal could be without a few big names when they face Southampton in the FA Cup<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Over the weekend, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka also withdrew from international duty. The Arsenal duo, who, along with nine others, joined Tuchel&#8217;s side on Friday before leaving the camp for &#8216;medical assessment&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Rice and Saka joined a long list of players to have also been recalled by the Gunners this month. In the meantime, Mikel Arteta has been gearing up for the end-of-season run-in, which will get underway on Saturday, April 4, when Southampton host Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-final.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mikel Arteta could be without a few big names when Arsenal return to action at the weekend. 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