By WILL PICKWORTH, SPORTS REPORTER
Published: 03:07 EST, 6 December 2025 | Updated: 03:07 EST, 6 December 2025
Arsenal star Cristhian Mosquera could reportedly miss at least six weeks after picking up an injury in their win over Brentford on Wednesday.
The Gunners have enjoyed a brilliant start to the season, with Mikel Arteta's side top of the Premier League and the Champions League League Phase.
Their form has been made even more impressive by the number of injuries and absentees they have had to deal with.
The likes of Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke, Bukayo Saka and Viktor Gyokeres are among the stars to have been out for a period and returned, while first-choice centre back pairing Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba are both currently unavailable through injury alongside Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard.
And, according to BBC Sport, Mosquera will join them on the treatment table for a lengthy spell with the ankle issue he suffered against the Bees.
The Spaniard, who has filled in at centre back alongside Piero Hincapie in the absence of Saliba and Gabriel, is expected to miss between six to eight weeks.
Arsenal star Cristhian Mosquera could reportedly miss at least six weeks through injury
The Spanish defender limped off in the first half of the clash against Brentford on Wednesday
The report adds that Mosquera will face further tests over the coming days to establish the full extent of the issue.
It arose after he landed awkwardly in the first half - and he was replaced by Jurrien Timber shortly afterwards.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of Arsenal's clash at Aston Villa on Saturday, Arteta had provided an update on Mosquera.
'This one is more complicated,' he said. 'But again, we have another test today to see where we are with him.'
The positive news for the Gunners is that Saliba is expected to return at Villa Park.
Ahead of the Brentford clash, Arteta had revealed he was a 'matter of days' away from returning.
Arteta added: 'He had a little niggle, so I think it’s going to be a matter of days, so let’s see if he’s able to be there tomorrow.
Arsenal's first-choice centre back pairing of WIlliam Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes are both currently out
'The ankle [earlier in the season] was really random, and a very unlucky action that kept him out for a few weeks. This one as well, very bizarre, but hopefully it will be a matter of days.'
Saliba has already missed games against Chelsea and Brentford, while Gabriel is expected to return in the New Year.
If Saliba is not available this weekend, it is likely that Jurrien Timber or Ben White would deputise alongside Hincapie at centre back.
After Saturday's trip to Villa, the Gunners take on Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday.