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Arteta gives injury update on Arsenal's Louie Copley after Real Betis match

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Arteta gives injury update on Arsenal's Louie Copley after Real Betis match
Summary

Mikel Arteta provided an update on Arsenal midfielder Louie Copley following a knee injury sustained in a friendly against Real Betis. Copley, who entered the match at halftime, left the field ten minutes later with support from medical staff. The incident is particularly disappointing for the 19-year-old, who has recently been making strides in senior football after a loan spell at Crawley Town. Arteta described the injury situation as concerning, noting that symptoms did not appear positive. An update on Copley's condition is expected soon.

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  • •Louie Copley suffered a knee injury against Real Betis.
  • •He left the match just ten minutes after coming on.
  • •The injury is described as concerning by Mikel Arteta.
  • •Copley has been crucial during Arsenal's pre-season.
  • •An update on his condition is expected tomorrow.
Latest Updates
  • 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal’s worst fear confirmed as Louie Copley’s suffered an ACL tear
  • 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal midfielder suffers serious knee injury
  • 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arteta provides worrying injury update on Arsenal 19yo
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Arsenal youngster Louie Copley has confirmed he has suffered a ruptured ACL.The 19-year-old played for the Gunners first team against Real Betis, but has now been dealt a major setback with the knee i...

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Mikel Arteta has provided a worrying update on Arsenal youngster Louie Copley, with the player seemingly suffering a knee injury against Real Betis.Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty ImagesLouie Copley ...

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Louie Copley has suffered an ACL tear, confirming Arsenal’s worst fears after the midfielder was forced off against Real Betis. He injured his knee on the turf during the match, and the incident imm...

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