Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has been ruled out for up to six weeks after suffering a thigh injury in training last week, according to the Guardian.
Ramsey, who had just recently returned to training after missing time with a hip injury, was looking forward to getting back on the pitch this weekend against Crystal Palace when the unfortunate injury struck.
The injury undoubtedly hurts the Gunners who are fighting for their first league title since the 2003-2004 season and currently sit two points ahead of Manchester City and Chelsea at the top of the table.
Ramsey had seen an amazing run of form to start the season having scored eight goals to go along with six assists, and even won Premier League Player of the Month honors for September.
It was a welcomed sight for Arsenal fans who know the injury struggles that the Wales international has dealt with throughout his career, and this most recent news will have club, fans, and players very disappointed.
Nevertheless, Arsenal has shown resiliency in dealing with injuries thus far, and while the squad will surely miss the services of Ramsey, Arsene Wenger has a deep squad that is very capable of continued success. Unfortunately, The Gunners have a daunting month ahead of them, which includes league matches against Liverpool and Manchester United; an FA Cup fifth round match against Liverpool; and a UEFA Champions League round of 16 match against defending champions Bayern Munich.
Now let’s take a look at some of the other important injuries around the league:
Courtesy of Physio Room
Injury information last updated: Tuesday 4th of February 2014 2:02:11 PM
| Club | Injuries | Player | Condition | Expected Return* | Next Match** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 8 | T Vermaelen | Calf/Shin Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |
| M Arteta | Knock | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| K Kallstrom | Back Injury | no return date | |||
| J Wilshere | Ankle/Foot Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| T Walcott | ACL Knee Injury | no return date | |||
| A Ramsey | Hip/Thigh Injury | 1st Mar 14 | |||
| Y Sanogo | Back Injury | no return date | |||
| V Diaby | ACL Knee Injury | no return date | |||
| Aston Villa | 7 | R Vlaar | Hamstring Injury | no return date | |
| G Agbonlahor | Ankle/Foot Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| L Kozák | Broken Leg | no return date | |||
| C Herd | Hamstring Injury | no return date | |||
| J Bennett | Back Injury | no return date | |||
| J Okore | ACL Knee Injury | Apr 14 | |||
| C N'Zogbia | Calf/Shin Injury | no return date | |||
| Newcastle United | 7 | S Ameobi | Illness | no return date | |
| Y Gouffran | Muscle Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| G Obertan | Knee Injury | no return date | |||
| P Cisse | Back Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| G Bigirimana | Ankle/Foot Injury | 22nd Feb 14 | |||
| F Coloccini | MCL Knee Ligament Injury | 12th Feb 14 | |||
| R Taylor | ACL Knee Injury | no return date | |||
| Everton | 6 | L Traore | Hamstring Injury | 9th Feb 14 | |
| R Lukaku | Ankle/Foot Injury | no return date | |||
| B Oviedo | Broken Leg | no return date | |||
| G Deulofeu | Hamstring Injury | 9th Feb 14 | |||
| A Kone | Knee Injury | May 14 | |||
| D Gibson | ACL Knee Injury | May 14 | |||
| Fulham | 6 | K Richardson | Ankle/Foot Injury | 4th Feb 14 | Late Fit Test |
| S Riether | Calf/Shin Injury | 4th Feb 14 | Late Fit Test | ||
| J Arne Riise | Hamstring Injury | no return date | |||
| F Amorebieta | Knee Injury | 9th Feb 14 | |||
| N Etheridge | Hip/Thigh Injury | no return date | |||
| M Briggs | Groin/Pelvis Injury | no return date | |||
| Liverpool | 5 | G Johnson | Ankle/Foot Injury | 12th Feb 14 | |
| L Leiva | MCL Knee Ligament Injury | 1st Mar 14 | |||
| D Agger | Calf/Shin Injury | 12th Feb 14 | |||
| M Sakho | Hamstring Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| J Enrique | Knee Injury | no return date | |||
| Manchester United | 5 | P Jones | Concussion | no return date | |
| J Evans | Calf/Shin Injury | no return date | |||
| R Ferdinand | Knee Injury | 9th Feb 14 | |||
| M Fellaini | Thumb/Wrist Injury | 9th Feb 14 | |||
| Nani | Hamstring Injury | no return date | |||
| Swansea City | 5 | J Shelvey | Hamstring Injury | no return date | |
| J Cañas | Ankle/Foot Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| M Michu | Ankle/Foot Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| M Vorm | Knee Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| G Monk | Knee Injury | no return date | |||
| Manchester City | 4 | Fernandinho | Muscle Injury | no return date | |
| S Aguero | Hamstring Injury | 2nd Mar 14 | |||
| J García | Muscle Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| S Nasri | MCL Knee Ligament Injury | 18th Feb 14 | |||
| Sunderland | 4 | S Fletcher | Calf/Shin Injury | no return date | |
| L Cattermole | Calf/Shin Injury | no return date | |||
| C Cuellar | Hip/Thigh Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| K Westwood | Shoulder Injury | no return date | |||
| Tottenham Hotspur | 4 | M Dembele | Knock | no return date | |
| E Lamela | Hip/Thigh Injury | 12th Feb 14 | |||
| A Townsend | Hamstring Injury | 12th Feb 14 | |||
| S Ranieri | Calf/Shin Injury | 9th Feb 14 | |||
| West Bromwich Albion | 4 | J Morrison | Calf/Shin Injury | no return date | |
| J Olsson | Hamstring Injury | 11th Feb 14 | |||
| N Anelka | Knee Injury | no return date | |||
| S Sessegnon | Groin/Pelvis Injury | 1st Mar 14 | |||
| West Ham United | 4 | J O'Brien | Dislocated Shoulder | Apr 14 | |
| M Diame | Knee Injury | no return date | |||
| J Cole | Groin Strain | no return date | |||
| R Vaz Te | Knee Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| Hull City | 3 | J Chester | Hamstring Injury | 8th Mar 14 | |
| J Dudgeon | Knee Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| S Aluko | Calf/Shin Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| Norwich City | 3 | M Turner | Hamstring Injury | 23rd Feb 14 | |
| J Howson | Back Injury | 23rd Feb 14 | |||
| E Bennett | Knee Injury | 11th Feb 14 | |||
| Southampton | 3 | C Chambers | Knock | no return date | |
| G Ramirez | Ankle/Foot Injury | 8th Mar 14 | |||
| D Lovren | Ankle/Foot Injury | 8th Mar 14 | |||
| Stoke City | 3 | M Etherington | Calf/Shin Injury | no return date | |
| A Wilkinson | Ankle/Foot Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |||
| R Huth | Knee Injury | no return date | |||
| Cardiff City | 2 | M Hudson | Hamstring Injury | no return date | |
| A Taylor | Calf/Shin Injury | 15th Feb 14 | |||
| Chelsea | 2 | F Torres | LCL Knee Ligament Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |
| M Van Ginkel | ACL Knee Injury | Apr 14 | |||
| Crystal Palace | 2 | J Thomas | Calf/Shin Injury | 8th Feb 14 | |
| G Murray | ACL Knee Injury | 8th Feb 14 |
