Arsenal's injured Caldentey out for up to 10 weeks

Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey is set to be sidelined for around two months due to a hamstring injury, sidelining her for approximately eight to ten weeks. The Spanish international sustained the injury during Arsenal's 4-2 loss to Manchester City on October 4th. Caldentey, who joined Arsenal from Barcelona two years ago, has been a crucial player for the team, earning the WSL Player of the Year award in the 2024-25 season.

Manager Renee Slegers confirmed the extent of Caldentey's injury, stating that it is a more significant hamstring strain than initially anticipated. The club is awaiting the outcomes of new scans to determine her recovery timeline, while expressing hopes for a shorter absence. However, Caldentey's extended time away from the team will undoubtedly impact Arsenal's upcoming fixtures, as they are scheduled to face Birmingham City in their next Women's Super League match on Saturday, December 2nd.

The Gunners have struggled this season, winning only one of their first five matches, and currently sit in 10th place in the table. Injured England forward Chloe Kelly and German summer signing Selina Cerci, who recently underwent knee surgery, will also miss Saturday's game.