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Arsenal provides injury update on Caldentey and Cerci ahead of Birmingham fixture

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 4:12 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Arsenal provides injury update on Caldentey and Cerci ahead of Birmingham fixture

Summary

Arsenal head coach Renée Slegers announced that Mariona Caldentey and Selina Cerci will miss multiple weeks due to injuries. Caldentey is dealing with a significant hamstring injury expected to sideline her for 8-10 weeks, while Cerci recently underwent knee surgery. The Gunners are preparing for their upcoming Barclays Women's Super League match against Birmingham City, looking to break a four-match winless streak. Slegers emphasized the need for her team to counter Birmingham City's threats while also acknowledging opportunities for attacking play.

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Status Watch

•Caldentey out for 8-10 weeks with hamstring injury.
•Cerci recovering from recent knee surgery.
•Arsenal seeks to end four-match winless run.
•Upcoming match against Birmingham City starts at 12:45 PM on Saturday.
•Slegers stresses the need to manage Birmingham's attacking threats.

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4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal boss Slegers provides update on Mariona and Cerci ahead of Birmingham City fixture

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Arsenal head coach Renée Slegers says that Mariona Caldentey and Selina Cerci will be sidelined for a significant period.The Gunners boss provided an injury update when speaking to the media ahead of...
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