Arsenal vs AFC Bournemouth final injury news as 9 players ruled out

All the final injury news surrounding Arsenal and AFC Bournemouth as they prepare to go head-to-head in the Premier League on Saturday.

Arsenal are back in action on Saturday evening when they welcome European hopefuls AFC Bournemouth to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners will already have one eye on their Champions League semi-final second leg with PSG on Wednesday night having lost the first leg 1-0.

Havertz remains sidelined | Getty Images

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The Gunners are all-but assured of second place, while Bournemouth have plenty to play for, currently in 10th place and just one point behind Fulham in eighth, the final Conference League spot for this season. As the two sides prepare to go head-to-head, we have rounded up the final injury update after Thursday and Friday’s pre-match press conferences.

Enes Unal - Out

Unal will be out until late in the year after suffering a serious knee injury. Iraola said earlier in the season: “He will undergo surgery to repair the ligament in the coming days, and the club's medical and performance staff will support him in every way possible throughout.”

Ryan Christie - Out

Christie was lost in April to a groin issue, and it has been confirmed that he will miss the rest of the season. Iraola said: “The situation is worrying because he has been dealing with a groin issue since the beginning of the season. I think it's a moment where his body is telling him that maybe it's time. There is a chance we decide that he should have the surgery now, recover, take his time, and be ready for next season.”

Evanilson - Available

Evanilson was sent off against Manchester United but he is now available after it was overturned. Iraola has said: "I haven't asked for any explanation, and no one has called me to explain how the process has gone. Obviously, something hasn't worked well. The VAR referees are becoming more important than the actual referees, and I think that is very dangerous."

Luis Sinisterra - Out

Iraola has confirmed that Sinisterra will remain out here. The winger should be due to return in the near future.

Jorginho - Out

It looks like Jorginho is out for the season. Arteta has said: “Jorginho is still out. Jorginho’s got a bit more complicated than expected. Thankfully, he's fine, he's feeling good, he's recovering well, but yeah, it was a bit more than what we wanted. I think I'll leave it to the doctor if he wants to clarify or judge that.” Asked if the injury is season-ending, Arteta added: “I think so, yeah. Hopefully, if everything goes well in the next week or so, I think he will gradually integrate in the team, yeah. “

Gabriel Jesus - Out

Jesus is out for the season with a ruptured ACL, and he is not likely to return until late in 2025. A statement confirmed at the time: “Further to being substituted during our match with Man United, Gabriel Jesus has received extensive assessments, which have confirmed that he has sustained an injury to the ACL in his left knee.”

Takehiro Tomiyasu - Out

Tomiyasu is out for the season having had further surgery on his knee. A statement confirmed at the time: “Despite an initial procedure, followed by a RTT, Tomi continued to have issues with his knee, resulting in a further corrective surgical procedure. He will now begin his rehab programme, which is expected to be completed towards the end of this year.”

Kai Havertz - Out

Havertz could well be back before the end of the season, with Arteta saying ahead of this one: “I think so. I think if everything goes the way it's going at the moment and the way it's planned, I think he will have a chance to play a few games here in the season.”

Gabriel Magalhaes - Out

Gabriel is out for the season. A statement confirmed at the time: “Gabi will undergo a surgical repair procedure to his hamstring in the coming days and immediately begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, with the aim to be ready for the start of next season.”