Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis suffers hamstring issue; Eze could step in
October 1, 2026 22:32
Arsenal have been dealt another fitness setback after Christos Tzolis picked up a hamstring issue while on international duty with Greece. The 24-year-old was substituted in the 18th minute of the Greece v Netherlands game after struggling to continue.
CONTEXT
This follows a recent hamstring injury sustained by Kai Havertz while playing for Germany against the Netherlands. EyeFootball reports the initial prediction for Tzolis is a grade 1 hamstring injury and that he looks poised to be sidelined when the Gunners return to action later this month, ahead of the Premier League clash with Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium.
IMMEDIATE IMPLICATIONS
Tzolis’s absence opens a potential opportunity on the left wing for Eberechi Eze. The source says Eze could make his first league start of the season after limited minutes so far and a visibly frustrated spell on the bench.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
No specific return date has been provided; the initial assessment points to a short-term layoff consistent with a grade 1 hamstring issue. Arsenal will await further medical updates on Tzolis before finalising the lineup for their next match.