Fabio Vieira to miss rest of the year due to injury, two youngsters called up to Arsenal training squad

Arsenal star Fabio Vieira is set to miss the remainder of the year due to a groin strain that will require surgery. The 23-year-old has featured in 13 matches for the Gunners this season, scoring one goal. With manager Mikel Arteta confirming that Vieira will not be back in action until after the winter break, the team will have to rely on younger players to fill the gap in midfield. This article details the extent of Vieira’s injury, the timeline for his return, and the promising prospects training with the first team as they prepare for upcoming matches.

Arsenal’s Fabio Vieira ruled out with injury until the new year
Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira has been sidelined with a groin injury and is set to undergo an operation, ruling him out for the rest of the year. The 23-year-old, who has featured 13 times for the Gunners this season, is expected to miss at least ten games. With injuries to other midfielders Emile Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey, youngsters Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are now training with the first-team to provide cover. Nwaneri, who made history as the youngest player to feature in a Premier League match at 15, has one senior appearance to his name. Meanwhile, defender Ben White was also not spotted in training. Arsenal will face Crystal Palace on January 20 after the winter break.