‘Takehiro Tomiyasu to be sold after Arsenal injury news’ – Fans rage
Arsenal fans have voiced their frustration after Takehiro Tomiyasu shared an update on his struggles with a recurring knee injury this season.
Tomiyasu, 26, has endured a difficult season, managing just one appearance due to ongoing knee problems. His last outing came in October against Southampton in the Premier League, and since then, setbacks have kept him sidelined.
Tomiyasu has now confirmed he has undergone surgery, ruling him out for the remainder of the campaign.
With Arsenal already dealing with multiple injury concerns, fans have expressed their frustration over yet another blow to the squad.
Arsenal adjusting to life without Takehiro Tomiyasu
Tomiyasu’s injury is just one of many setbacks Mikel Arteta has had to navigate, with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz injured for the remainder of the season.
The Japan international has endured a frustrating campaign, missing 38 games so far – totalling 211 days on the sidelines due to three separate injuries.
His fitness struggles aren’t new, as he was out for 13 matches last season and missed 20 in the 2022/23 campaign.
Despite speculation about his future, Football Insider reported in September that Arsenal have no plans to sell Tomiyasu, and the player himself remains committed to fighting for his place alongside Jurrien Timber and Ben White.
| Season | Days injured | Number of Injuries | Games missed |
| 2024/25 | 211 | 3 | 38 |
| 2023/24 | 73 | 2 | 13 |
| 2022/23 | 121 | 2 | 20 |
| 2021/22 | 61 | 1 | 11 |
Arsenal fans lose patience with Takehiro Tomiyasu
White has also spent a large part of the season injured, forcing Timber to take on a key role at right-back despite only recently recovering from an ACL injury.
It has been a tough campaign for Arsenal, with injuries to key players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, yet the team has managed to stay competitive, currently sitting second in the Premier League.
Youngsters like Ethan Nwaneri have impressed for Arsenal and stepped up in their absence, but frustration is growing among supporters regarding Tomiyasu’s repeated injury woes.
With the defender now ruled out for the rest of the season, many fans believe it’s time for the club to move on. One supporter suggested selling him, predicting his injuries will “become a recurring pattern” next season as well.