Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey faces up to 10 weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, a major blow to the Gunners' midfield.
Arsenal have been dealt a significant setback as playmaker Mariona Caldentey is set to miss as many as 10 weeks with a hamstring injury. The Spanish midfielder is expected to be out for roughly two months, leaving a gap in the Gunners' Women's Super League plans.
Caldentey has been one of the most influential creative players in Arsenal's squad since arriving from Barcelona in 2024. Her vision, close control and ability to find space between the lines have made her a central figure in how Arsenal build attacks, so losing her for such a long stretch will test the depth of the squad.
The Spain international is a World Cup winner with her country and brings big-game experience that is hard to replace. Arsenal's coaching staff will now have to decide whether to reshuffle the midfield, hand more responsibility to existing options, or tweak their tactical approach while she recovers.
Hamstring injuries can be unpredictable, and the timeline of up to 10 weeks suggests a careful, phased return rather than a rush back. Arsenal will want Caldentey fully fit for the decisive stretches of the season, and her rehabilitation will be closely watched as the club chases honours on multiple fronts.
