'Worst possible timing for Madueke from a personal perspective'
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The timing is unfortunate for Noni Madueke.
His Arsenal career has got off to a very promising start, while his England performances are going from strength to strength.
So with that in mind, the knee issue that will keep him sidelined for up to eight weeks comes at the worst possible time for Madueke from a personal perspective.
His signing from Chelsea was met with derision from sections of the Arsenal fanbase, but the attacker has quickly won those doubters over.
Of course, it is a blow for Mikel Arteta, too. Madueke has been a regular in his team so far this season.
That said, Bukayo Saka's return from a hamstring injury lessens the damage caused by Madueke's injury.
And with a myriad of attacking options - including Gabriel Martinelli, Eberechi Eze, Ethan Nwaneri and Leandro Trossard - at Arteta's disposal, the Gunners can cope without Madueke.
Not that that makes it any easier to swallow for Madueke.