Arsenal midfielder recovers from reported puncture lung

Arteta hopes the vice captain can return, but lung injuries can lead to uncertainty in the final weeks of the campaign.

LONDON, England - April 12: Jorginho of Arsenal was injured in the Emirates Stadium in London, England on April 12, 2025 after being injured in a Premier League match between Arsenal and Brentford. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) — Image by Alex Pantling/Getty Images

Jorginho Recovering from the reported puncture of lungs, but arsenal manager Mikel Arteta Despite the serious injury, he can still play again this season.

The 33-year-old was injured in a 1-1 draw Brentford On April 12, when he was eliminated in the air, Harry Kane style landed in awkwardly.

Originally described as a chest injury, the severity of the incident is unknown. But sources close to the club have passed BBCItaly International maintains Punctured lungsThis situation requires extreme care and extended monitoring.

Speech before the Premier League vs. Saturday BournemouthArteta provides updates. "It's a little more complicated than expected," he said.

“He’s very good, he’s well recovered.”

Ask if Jorginho He could return before the end of the season, adding: “I think everything is good if next week or so.”

LONDON, England - April 12: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is injured in the Emirates Stadium in London, England on April 12, 2025 in the Premier League match between Arsenal Football Club and Brentford Football Club. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) — Image by Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Recover from a Punctured lungs (also known as pneumothorax) can take weeks, depending on the extent of the injury. It usually involves rest, oxygen therapy, and in some cases, inserting a chest tube to allow air to escape and re-expand.

The rewards of any return to physical exercise are strictly supervised due to the risk of recurrence or further complications.

For elite athletes, the schedule is usually more conservative, as the reduction and total respiratory function of the lungs must be confirmed before the intensification amount is restored.

London, England: Arsenal's Giorginho plays Monaco at the UAE Stadium through Arsenal Football Club in the 2024/25 league stage MD6 match. — Photos of Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Jorginho's contract expires this summer, and he has made 78 appearances arsenal Since joining Chelsea In January 2023, although it is generally believed that they will leave at the end of the campaign, and there have been rumors that they will go Fleming In Brazil, the final appearance may still be possible as Arsenal agrees to release him early.

at the same time, Kai HavertzHe was also returning in February with a severe hamstring torn surgery.

LONDON, England - October 1: Arsenal's Kai Havertz celebrates his team's first goal in the 2024/25 league stage MD2 match. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Image) — Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images

"If everything goes well, he will have a chance to play a few games before the end of the season," Arteta said.

arsenal Face Paris Saint-Germain A 1-0 deficit needs to be overturned in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.

Games with the Premier League Liverpool,,,,, Newcastleand Southampton There is also the upcoming, plus the possible Champions League final, Arteta will welcome any and all reinforcements.