Aaron Ramsdale's Injury Update: Out for Weeks, Misses England Euro 2020 Squad

Arsenal Goalkeeper Suffers Oblique Muscle Injury

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has been ruled out for a few weeks due to an oblique muscle injury, manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed. Ramsdale missed the Gunners' 1-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday, November 25, 2023, due to the injury.

Missed England Euro 2020 Squad

The injury has also forced Ramsdale to withdraw from England's Euro 2020 squad. The 24-year-old had been expected to compete for a starting spot with Jordan Pickford and Nick Pope, but he will now miss the tournament.

Return to Action

Ramsdale is expected to be out for a few weeks, but Arteta did not specify a timeframe for his return. The goalkeeper could miss Arsenal's upcoming Premier League matches against Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact on Arsenal

Ramsdale's injury is a blow to Arsenal's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. The Gunners are currently fifth in the table, three points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur. Bernd Leno is expected to start in goal for Arsenal in Ramsdale's absence.