Reiss Nelson is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after pulling his hamstring during Fulham’s 3-1 win over Brighton a couple of weeks ago.
The Arsenal winger has enjoyed a positive start to his season-long loan at Craven Cottage bagging a couple of goals and an assist in 13 appearances. Unfortunately, it now looks like he’ll miss all of the Cottagers’ festive fixtures and beyond.
Running through his side’s injury list, which includes Joachim Andersen, Harrison Reed and Nelson, Fulham manager Marco Silva said of the latter: “Reiss Nelson is going to be longer [than the others], it’s difficult to say when he’s going to be back. Probably around 10 weeks.”
Fulham will also be without Tom Cairney and Calvin Bassey for Saturday’s trip to Liverpool, which is a pain because Arsenal could really do with the Reds tripping up at some point.
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Arsenal first team loanees
Karl Hein, Real Valladolid
16 appearances (1,440 mins), 3 clean sheets, 34 goals conceded
Nuno Tavares, Lazio
12 appearances (932 mins), 8 assists
Fabio Vieira, Porto
14 appearances (734 mins), 2 goals, 1 assist
Sambi Lokonga, Sevilla
9 appearances (652 mins), 1 assist
Reiss Nelson, Fulham
13 appearances (574 mins), 2 goals, 1 assist
Marquinhos*, Fluminense
36 appearances (1,988 mins), 2 goals, 3 assists
*He’s not been included in a Fluminense squad this month and it’s been reported his loan may have ended with Fluminense opting not to exercise their right to buy the player. This means Arsenal may need to shift the winger in January, assuming he’s back at London Colney.