Takehiro Tomiyasu has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury requiring surgery, limiting his participation to just six minutes this year. Struggling with calf problems last season and further affected by his Asian Cup involvement, Tomiyasu had become a key player for Arsenal. His absence, alongside that of fellow right-back Ben White, has strained the team's defense, forcing Mikel Arteta to adapt with younger players and alter formations significantly. Tomiyasu remains positive about his recovery, expressing gratitude for fan support in a recent social media update.
I've had surgery on my knee a few days ago, and I've already started my rehab to do what I love the most again. It has been the toughest period in my career for sure and it carries on a bit more but I won't give up.
Arsenal have missed Tomiyasu's versatile consistency. Fellow right-back Ben White has been sidelined with a knee injury of his own for the past three months.
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