Leandro Trossard Injury Update: Latest News and Timeline for Return
Overview
Leandro Trossard, the Belgian forward for Arsenal, suffered an injury during the team's Premier League match against Manchester City on February 15, 2023.
Trossard was stretchered off the field after a challenge with City goalkeeper Ederson and has since undergone scans to determine the extent of the injury.
Injury Details and Diagnosis
The scans revealed that Trossard has suffered a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury in his right knee.
An MCL injury is a sprain or tear to the ligament that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) on the inside of the knee.
The severity of Trossard's injury is not yet known, but MCL injuries typically take several weeks to heal.
Timeline for Return
The timeline for Trossard's return to action will depend on the severity of his injury.
In general, Grade 1 MCL injuries take 2-4 weeks to heal, Grade 2 injuries take 4-8 weeks, and Grade 3 injuries can take up to 12 weeks.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said that Trossard is expected to be out for "a few weeks", but a more specific timeline will be known once the severity of the injury is determined.
Impact on Arsenal
Trossard's injury is a blow to Arsenal's hopes of winning the Premier League title this season.
The Belgian has been a key player for the Gunners, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in all competitions this season.
In Trossard's absence, Arsenal will likely rely on Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and Eddie Nketiah to provide attacking threat.
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