Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterArsenal new boy Christos Tzolis has suffered what looks like a worrying injury on international duty.The Greek winger signed for Arsenal over the summer as the only major attacking reinforcement, as the likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus all departed the Premier League champions in a big shake-up.After losing Kai Havertz to injury last week in the Nations League, manager Mikel Arteta could well regret not upgrading his forward line a little more over the summer.Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis returns from international duty earlyTzolis pulled up with what looked like a hamstring injury in the first quarter of Greece's match against the Netherlands, and had to be substituted after looking visibly distressed.Greek outlet Sport24, along withGreek journalist Dimitris Manakos, have reported that the former Club Brugge man will return to the Gunners' London Colney base for further tests. You may like Arsenal in 'continuous contact' with Norway over Martin Odegaard's ankle injury Arsenal star Jurrien Timber 'sits out training' following injury-plagued summer: report Arsenal agree first summer signing with 24-year-old international winger set to join: report Worrying, too, Greece head coach Ivan Jovanovic confirmed that Tzolis originally refused to be substituted, as Arsenal hope that the new signing hasn't aggravated the injury in any way.I think it was a scene that everyone saw, those who were nearby, he said. I told him to get out, because I suspected that he wouldn't have done that if he hadn't felt something.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.We don't know how much damage was done today, but I hoped it was just a twitch, something temporary.Arsenal are facing several injury problems from this international break, with Martin Odegaard the victim of an industrial tackle from Bernardo Silva and Declan Rice pulled out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad.Havertz remains a worry, while Ezri Konsa was monitored by the Three Lions medical staff regarding his participation against the Czech Republic following a knock against Spain sitting the entire 90 minutes out on the bench.Ben White was unavailable for selection by Tuchel, while Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera both have knocks.William Saliba remains a long-term miss but is stepping up his recovery.Arsenal host Leeds United when Premier League action resumes.TOPICSArsenalMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge both past and present Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
