Melbourne City Injury Setback: Nabbout Out for Season, Tilio Sidelined
Melbourne City faces a significant challenge as Andrew Nabbout suffers a season-ending ACL injury, while Marco Tilio will be out for up to two months with a hamstring issue. Both players sustained injuries in a narrow 1-0 win over Western United.
Nabbout, age 31, will require reconstructive surgery for a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee, a setback after scoring twice in three games this season following past Achilles issues. On Instagram, Nabbout expressed his disappointment, vowing to return stronger despite the setback.
Meanwhile, Tilio, on loan from Celtic, will miss six-to-eight weeks with a partial left hamstring tear. City is expected to approach his return with caution given his recent injury history, likely impacting his availability for the Socceroos until early next year.
City may sign an injury replacement for Nabbout, with young talents Arion Sulemani and Max Caputo also nearing returns. Their next match is an away game against Perth Glory on Sunday.
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**Arsenal’s Struggles Amid Growing Uncertainty**
Arsenal’s recent 1-0 Champions League loss to Inter has added to a challenging period for the club. Although not a severe setback to their qualification hopes, it highlights a tougher road ahead for automatic top-eight placement. The result follows an unsettling week that included the departure of sporting director Edu Gaspar and a widening gap from Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Manager Mikel Arteta voiced frustration over the officiating at San Siro, particularly after a controversial penalty decision that benefited Inter. Despite dominating the second half and launching 46 crosses, Arsenal couldn’t find an equalizer.
The team’s recent form has been shaky, with three losses in six matches. Several key players, including Trossard, Martinelli, and Havertz, struggled to perform at their best. While Arteta praised the team’s effort, he acknowledged that fine margins and missed chances were costly.
Martin Ødegaard returned from injury briefly in the match but didn’t have enough time to make an impact. Arteta remains hopeful of turning things around, looking ahead to their upcoming clash against Chelsea, where they’ll need a strong result to curb growing uncertainty.
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