Arsenal confirm knee procedure for Cerci after persistent issue

Arsenal have revealed that forward Selina Cerci has undergone a knee procedure due to a persistent issue that began during pre-season. Manager Renee Slegers confirmed the decision was made after her symptoms became too severe to manage. Despite remaining active in training, Cerci's performance and integration into the team suffered.

She recently withdrew from the Germany squad on October 8 after playing only 40 minutes this season. Arsenal has not disclosed the specific damage found or the exact procedure performed, only describing it as a "clean-up." The forward is expected to be out "for a while," but no return date has been given. The club has not confirmed if Cerci's issue is related to her previous ACL injury from 2022 with Turbine Potsdam, nor the structures involved in her latest procedure.

The comparison to Leah Williamson's "minor clean-up" surgery in August 2025, which resulted in a 114-day absence, shows that the duration of recovery cannot be reliably predicted.