Arsenal faces injury concern as Tzolis pulls up during international duty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Arsenal's strong start to the 2026/27 season has been impacted by a 3-0 loss to Brighton before the international break. Mikel Arteta's side will return to play on October 10 against Leeds United, though they may be without summer signing Christos Tzolis, who sustained a hamstring injury while playing for Greece against the Netherlands. Tzolis exited the match after just 15 minutes, causing concern for the team's attacking options, especially with the departures of Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli. Arteta's men aim to bounce back as they tackle a busy October schedule.
- •Arsenal lost 3-0 to Brighton prior to the international break.
- •Christos Tzolis suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty.
- •Arsenal's next match is on October 10 against Leeds United.
- •Tzolis' injury raises concerns over Arsenal's options in attack.
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"Arsenal began the 2026/27 season in dominant fashion, unbeaten in all competitions, until before the international break when they faced Brighton in the Premier League and were beaten 3-0. Mikel Arteta’s men will be back in action on October 10 against Leeds United, but the Gunners may have to do it without summer signing Christos …
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