Arsenal have confirmed a major injury setback as defender Cristhian Mosquera is expected to miss six to eight weeks after picking up an injury in the Premier League win over Brentford. The 20-year-old was substituted just before half-time, and early assessments indicate the issue is more serious than initially hoped.
This comes at a time when Mikel Arteta is already dealing with a defensive injury crisis. With William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães both sidelined, Mosquera had become a key figure in Arsenal’s back line. His absence now leaves the club extremely short of central defenders heading into a crucial part of the season.
Arsenal will rely heavily on players like Piero Hincapié, Jurrien Timber, and potentially youth options as they navigate Premier League and Champions League fixtures without their main defensive trio.
Further updates are expected once the club completes full medical scans. For now, Mosquera’s injury adds significant pressure on an already stretched squad.