Arsenal star confirmed to miss his next match - following tough start to the season

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With the international break coming to a close, one Arsenal star has already been snubbed

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (Image credit: Getty Images)

A member of Mikel Arteta's side will miss his next match following a tough start to the new season.

With many Gunners players away on international duty at present, Arsenal have been closely watching several members of their squad, with injuries already piling up.

William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Christian Norgaard are all out on the sidelines at present, although one man in particular is now set to miss out for his country.

Arsenal man to miss out on international duty despite playing days ago

Arsenal began their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win over Manchester United last weekend

Arsenal began their Premier League campaign with a 1-0 win over Manchester United (Image credit: Getty Images)

Some 12 players jetted off on international duty from Arsenal and Arteta will hope he has a positive squad update to provide ahead of Saturday's clash with Nottingham Forest.

But with competition for places high, being dropped at international level may come as a timely reminder of how cruel football can be, given the 18-year-old played just 90 minutes over the weekend.

England boss Thomas Tuchel has laid down the law

England boss Thomas Tuchel has laid down the law (Image credit: Getty Images)

As relayed by BBC Sport, Myles Lewis-Skelly has been left out of the England squad to play Serbia in the World Cup qualifier in Belgrade.

Manager Thomas Tuchel was only permitted to take a 23-man squad and has opted to leave Lewis-Skelly at home on this occasion. Jarell Quansah was left out of the pool for the game with Andorra, as per UEFA rules.

At club level, it has also been a struggle for the teenager, with Riccardo Calafiori edging ahead of him after scoring and performing well across the first month.

Lewis-Skelly trained on Monday at St George's Park with the rest of the England squad, but will now be given additional time off before returning to Arsenal ahead of the weekend.

Myles Lewis-Skelly celebrates after scoring England's first goal against Albania in March 2025.

Myles Lewis-Skelly played 90 minute in England's win over Andorra at Villa Park (Image credit: Getty Images)

Elsewhere, fellow Arsenal full-back Ben White is hoping to be available for Saturday's match with the Tricky Trees, having missed the last few weeks with injury.

Arteta is expected to provide an update on his squad on Friday, with the Gunners now looking to bounce back after defeat against reigning champions Liverpool before the September internationals.

Matthew Holt
Matthew Holt

Matthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United and Reach PLC, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.

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