Football News

News

  • News
  • Teams
  • Leagues/Cups
  • Fixtures
  • Results
  • Tables
  • Transfers
  • Video
  • Pundits
  • On Sky
  • Sky Bet

Arsenal must wait on Rob Holding and Aaron Ramsey injury updates, says Unai Emery

Club awaiting news on Aaron Ramsey's injury; Emery also provides updates on Laurent Koscielny and Mesut Ozil

Last Updated: 06/12/18 6:10pm

1:13
Arsenal boss Unai Emery admits Rob Holding's injury does not look good, but is still awaiting confirmation on the extent of the defender's knee problem
Arsenal boss Unai Emery admits Rob Holding's injury does not look good, but is still awaiting confirmation on the extent of the defender's knee problem

Unai Emery says Arsenal are still waiting for confirmation on the extent of injuries sustained by Rob Holding and Aaron Ramsey against Manchester United.

Holding went off in the first half of the 2-2 draw at Old Trafford on Wednesday, while Ramsey was substituted at half-time.

After the match Emery said Holding suffered a "big knee injury", and on Thursday the Arsenal boss confirmed it does not look good for the defender.

"We are waiting. The club can give us communication about this. The best news for me is 'calm', but the doctors they are looking at him and are going to communicate with us," Emery said.

"At the moment my news is not good, but we need confirmation."

Meanwhile, Emery says Ramsey's problem is smaller, but was unsure whether the midfielder would be available to face Huddersfield on Saturday.

Aaron Ramsey went off at half-time against Manchester United
Aaron Ramsey went off at half-time against Manchester United

"It's a different injury. It's smaller than Rob's, today is very early because this morning we were working but the players yesterday didn't train.

"Tomorrow we are going to do the last training before the match. This is the moment we can know the players who will be okay or not for Saturday."

Club captain Laurent Koscielny could feature in Saturday's matchday squad as Arsenal look to extend their unbeaten run to 21 games in all competitions.

1:16
Unai Emery joked Matteo Guendouzi should follow in Marouane Fellaini's footsteps and get a haircut after Wednesday's hair-pulling incident between the pair
Unai Emery joked Matteo Guendouzi should follow in Marouane Fellaini's footsteps and get a haircut after Wednesday's hair-pulling incident between the pair

"We are on the right way with him. They played two matches with the Under-23s. The last was 80 minutes on Tuesday," Emery added.

"Our plan is maybe come here with us in the 18 for Saturday, and one plan is maybe he can play against Qarabag in the Europa League.

"He is working with us with very big performances in training, and is playing in the U23s with good feeling - the next step is to play with us.

2:59
Highlights from Manchester United's draw against Arsenal in the Premier League
Highlights from Manchester United's draw against Arsenal in the Premier League

"[He brings] experience, quality, personality. We need every player. The next step is playing."

Emery also said midfielder Mesut Ozil - who has not played since November 11 - has been suffering from back ache and is unlikely to feature against Huddersfield.

"He had back ache, now he is working with our physio. We are going to look when he can come with us," Emery added.

"Tomorrow is the last training before, today he was working with a physio, running and touching the ball. Tomorrow is the decision."

Play Super 6

Predict 6 correct scores for your chance to win £250K.

Also See:

  • Emery: Holding suffered big knee injury
  • 'Guendouzi needs haircut like Fellaini'
  • Utd and Arsenal in frantic draw
  • Emery: Arsenal unfortunate not to win

Trending

  • 1
    Cafu advice for Alexander-Arnold
  • 2
    Mourinho attracted by Ligue 1
  • 3
    Solskjaer: Sanchez just needs a goal
  • 4
    Testing times ahead for F1 teams
  • 5
    United under Solskjaer re-assessed
  • 6
    Courtois: Bale snubbed Real team-mates
  • 7
    'Savea no longer welcome at Toulon'
  • 8
    Zola: Sarri struggle similar to Pep
  • 9
    Wenger: Ramsey a loss for Arsenal
  • 10
    WWE Elimination Chamber predictions!
  • Video
  • Latest News
  • Home
  • Sports
    • Football
    • F1
    • Cricket
    • Rugby Union
    • Rugby League
    • Golf
    • Boxing
    • Tennis
    • Cycling
    • Racing
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • Motorsport
    • Netball
    • GAA
    • WWE
    • eSports
    • More Sports
  • Score Centre
  • Video
  • TV
  • Sky Bet
  • Games
  • More
    • Transfer Centre
    • Live on Sky
    • Get Sky Sports
    • TV Shows
    • TV Guide
    • Competitions
    • Sky Go
    • Now TV
    • Pub Finder
    • Team Sky
    • Sportswomen
    • Sports Scholarships
    • Clubs in Communities
    • Podcasts
    • Mobile
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • Living for Sport
    • Contact Us
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Sky.com
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Sky Sports
    • Get Sky Sports
    • Sky Sports Apps
    • Sportinglife.com
    • TEAMtalk.com
    • Football365.com
    • Team Sky
  • Partners
    • Sky Bet
    • Fantasy Football
    • Super 6
    • Sky Sports Pub Finder
    • Living for Sport
    • Planet Rugby
    • Golf365
    • Planet F1
    • Cricket365
  • Sky Sports Channels
    • Sky Sports Main Event
    • Sky Sports Premier League
    • Sky Sports Football
    • Sky Sports Cricket
    • Sky Sports Golf
    • Sky Sports Racing
    • Sky Sports F1
    • Sky Sports Action
    • Sky Sports Arena
    • Sky Sports News
    • Sky Sports Mix
  • More Sky Sites
    • Sky.com
    • Sky News
    • Sky Corporate
    • Sky For Businesses
    • Now TV
    • Sky Communal TV
    • Sky Academy
    • Bigger Picture
    • Store Locator
    • Work for Sky
    • Advertise With Us
    • Sky TV Accessories
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy & Cookies Notice
  • Accessibility Information
  • Contact Us

©2019 Sky UK