Arsenal's injured Caldentey out for up to 10 weeks

Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey is likely to be sidelined for up to 10 weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during the team's 4-2 loss to Manchester City on October 4th. The Spanish international, who joined Arsenal from Barcelona two years ago and was named WSL Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season, went off the pitch in the match against Manchester City and is unlikely to return until after the Christmas break.

Manager Renee Slegers described the injury as being more severe than previously thought, with an estimated recovery period ranging from eight to 10 weeks. The absence of Caldentey, who has been a crucial player for Arsenal, is a significant setback for the team, who are currently 10th in the Women's Super League table following a disappointing start to the season, winning only one of their first five matches.

Slegers also revealed that injured England forward Chloe Kelly and German summer signing Selina Cerci, who had knee surgery, will also be missing from the lineup for their upcoming match against Birmingham City on Saturday.