Wojciech Szczesny Injury: Updates on Arsenal Star's Status and Return

Wojciech Szczesny is ready to bolster Arsenal's rearguard following a back injury picked up against Manchester United.

Continue for updates.

Tuesday, Dec. 9

Szczesny to Face Galatasaray

Szczesny will make his return for Arsenal when they face Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday. Arsene Wenger named his full starting XI, per Ben Nagle of the Mail Online:

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Arsene Wenger has taken the unusual step of naming his Arsenal side to face Galatasaray over 24 hours before the match kicks off, with three reserve forwards included in the starting XI.

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Arsenal's team to face Galatasaray (4-3-3): Szczesny; Debuchy, Mertesacker, Chambers, Bellerin; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Flamini, Ramsey; Campbell, Sanogo, Podolski.

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Friday, Dec. 5

Szczesny Set for Stoke Return

Arsene Wenger hinted his No. 1 keeper will be back for Saturday's trip to the Britannia Stadium:

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Szczesny Missing Again for Visit of Southampton

Arsene Wenger has confirmed his No. 1 keeper will again be absent for Wednesday's clash with Southampton:

Friday, Nov. 28

West Brom Match Too Soon for Szczesny

Arsene Wenger provides the latest, per Arsenal's official Twitter:

Tuesday, Nov. 25

Szczesny Misses Dortmund Clash

Arsenal will be without their No. 1 keeper for the visit of Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, confirmed by Arsene Wenger:

Saturday, Nov. 22

Szczesny Withdrawn Due to Back Injury

Arsenal's injury-ravaged 2014-15 campaign continued against Manchester United on Saturday, as star goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was forced off the pitch with an injury after a collision with Kieran Gibbs, via the Daily Telegraph's Henry Winters:

The collision eventually led to a goal for United, completing a horrendous bit of play for the Gunners. Via The Sun Football's Twitter account, the Poland international was replaced by Emiliano Martinez, who made his Premier League debut in the process:

Fans pointed at Marouane Fellaini, who appeared to shove Gibbs into his stopper, as well as the defender as culprits, but KICK TV's Jimmy Conrad believed the Pole could have done better:

Szczesny is by far Arsenal's best option in goal, with Martinez presenting a talented but woefully inexperienced backup option. Fans have to hope their starting goalkeeper isn't forced to miss too much time; otherwise, the Gunners will be forced to play without a top stopper until the January transfer window.