Noni Madueke is set to return to Arsenal training soon, ahead of schedule, with the winger making faster-than-expected progress in his recovery, GIVEMESPORT understands.
The 23-year-old has been sidelined in recent weeks with a knee injury, but is now close to rejoining first-team training after impressing staff with his attitude during rehabilitation.
Sources have told GMS that Madueke’s professionalism and focus throughout the process have stood out, helping him recover quicker than initially anticipated. While his progress has been encouraging, Arsenal plan to take a cautious approach when reintegrating him.
Sources: Madueke Set to Return to Arsenal Training
Arsenal are keen to manage his workload carefully to avoid any risk of the injury reoccurring, particularly given the intensity of fixtures ahead. The current plan is for Madueke to complete several controlled sessions before transitioning back into full-contact training.
The Gunners have been pleased with how he’s handled his time out. Those close to the squad say Madueke has taken the opportunity to improve other areas of his game, including strength and conditioning, while maintaining a strong presence around the training ground.
His attitude has made a strong impression on the coaching and medical teams, who view him as an example of how to approach recovery. His return will come as a boost for Mikel Arteta, who values Madueke’s ability to beat defenders and inject directness into Arsenal’s attack.
Before his injury, the England international had started to show flashes of what he could offer in Arteta’s system, with his pace and creativity giving Arsenal a different edge in wide areas.
The club’s focus now is on ensuring that when he does return, he’s fully fit and capable of sustaining that level across a busy run of fixtures. Arsenal’s medical department are expected to continue monitoring him closely, with gradual increases in minutes once he’s cleared for selection.
Madueke’s early return marks a positive development for Arsenal, who have been managing several fitness concerns across the squad in recent weeks. If his progress continues as expected, he’s likely to be back in full training soon — providing Arteta with another valuable attacking option as the Gunners look to maintain momentum.
The winger has yet to register a goal or assist in Arsenal colours since his £52m move from Chelsea in the summer, but his performances prior to his injury were strong, and he shone for England too.