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Transfer hint? Forgotten Arsenal man Oleksandr Zinchenko reflects on 'worst season' of his career & insists Mikel Arteta 'no longer believed in him' | Goal.com US Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko described the 2024-25 season as the 'worst season' of his career, as he claimed that Mikel Arteta stopped beli...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • GOAL.COM

Barely plays Zinchenko assisted once in 15 appearances (five starts) in the Premier League.

Impact Zinchenko hardly got on the pitch this season, both due to injuries and simply poor form. Even when he was healthy to end the season, Zinchenko went unused in four of the final seven matches. He has one year left on this contract which should keep him in North London for next season, but it's tough to see him taking on more than a bench role.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist Zinchenko assisted on Arsenal's fourth goal in a 4-0 win over Ipswich Town Sunday.

Impact The veteran defender got the start and played the whole game, so it's possible he gets sent back to the bench Wednesday against Crystal Palace. Should he get time, he might have success going forward again with Palace conceding 10 goals over its last three matches.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in second leg Zinchenko scored Arsenal's first goal in a 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven Wednesday in UCL play.

Impact Zinchenko got the start with Arsenal resting some of its top players thanks to a big aggregate lead. The defender was able to make the most of his opportunity, and he could see more playing time going forward as a result. However, he likely goes back to the bench Sunday against Chelsea.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LaLiga giants edge closer to surprise move for Arsenal star: Reports Atletico Madrid are reportedly moving closer to acquiring Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko's signature in the ongoing transfer window.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Oleksandr Zinchenko tops Borussia Dortmund's wanted list as Arsenal star 'expected to leave' in January transfer window | Goal.com US Borussia Dortmund are readying a move for Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko, who is expected to leave north London this month.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • GOAL.COM

Unused off bench Zinchencko (calf) went unused off the bench in Friday's 1-0 win over Ipswich Town.

Impact Zinchenko made his way back to the team sheet from an undisclosed issue Friday after a four-match absence. However, the defender would go unused, remaining on the bench for the full 90. He has only started in two of his six appearances this season, so a bench role is likely moving forward.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to return Zinchenko (undisclosed) could return for Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "Zinchenko could probably be available as well. Tomiyasu won't be."

Impact Zinchenko has a chance to return for Saturday's match. The left-back has been recovering from a variety of injuries, but appears to be towards the end of his recovery. With Riccardo Calafiori also set to return Zinchenko has little path to playing time in the near future.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing out again Zinchenko (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's Carabao Cup match, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "No Alex."

Impact Zinchenko is once again out after missing Saturday's match against Everton, still dealing with his undisclosed issues. He will now turn to the club's next match for a return, with this being his fourth straight game out due to the issues.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Zinchenko (undisclosed) won't be available for Saturday's game against Everton, Simon Collings of The London Evening Standard reports.

Impact Zinchenko will be sidelined for the clash against the Toffees, adding another absentee in a depleted defensive line. The lack of depth will force manager Mikel Arteta to play Thomas Partey as a full-back, as Arsenal will also be without other full-back options such as Ben White (knee), Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) and Riccardo Calafiori (undisclosed).

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury Zinchencko was left off Sunday's 1-1 draw against Fulham due to an apparent injury, according to manager Mikel Arteta, per Simon Collings of the Standard. "He got injured as well,...

Impact Zinchencko looks to be out for the time being, with the defender suffering from an apparent injury that left him out of Sunday's match. This just adds to the club's woes, as they are now very limited on full-back options, leaving Thomas Partey to serve at right-back in his absence. They will hope he has a quick turnaround and sees the field again soon, although a. return date is still unknown.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal to get rid of ex-Man City duo? Gabriel Jesus & Oleksandr Zinchenko may be sold in JANUARY as Mikel Arteta's 'ideal' signing revealed | Goal.com US Arsenal could look to sell both Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko in January as Mikel Arteta targets Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Bench option at Bournemouth Zinchenko (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Bournemouth.

Impact Zinchenko returns for the first time since August as he's fully recovered from a calf injury. The fullback is the backup option to Riccardo Calafiori at left-back.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Zinchenko (calf) is set to return for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "They are quite close, the three of them. Again today we're going to have t...

Impact Zinchenko is working his way back to fitness, and he was nearing a return before the break. With the extra two weeks to recover it seems the defender should be set to make a full return for Saturday's clash. Riccardo Calafiori will likely remain the starting left-back even as Zinchenko returns.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning after break Zinchenko (calf) is hoping to return after the international break, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "Alex probably after the international break if everything goes well,"

Impact Zinchenko's recovery from a calf injury is going well and he seems set to make a return after the international break. The defender suffered the calf injury in September, and has missed quite a few matches due to how busy the early schedule is. Still he's trending the right way towards a return with the international break up next.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out a few weeks Zinchenko is expected to miss a few more weeks of action due to his calf injury, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "I think he will still be out for a few weeks unfortunately."

Impact Zinchenko will remain on the sideline for a bit longer, as after already missing three matches, he is now expected to be out a few more weeks. A return won't come until mid-october, possibly even sitting out until after the October international break. The left-back will hope to be back on the field as soon as possible, as he continues to drop down the depth chart due to his absence, with his club having plenty of talented options to play full-back. That said, even once he is healthy, he will likely reside on the bench and need to earn his spot back in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with calf injury Zinchenko is not in the squad to face Tottenham on Sunday due to a calf injury.

Impact Zinchenko misses out on Sunday's fixture after returning from international duty injured. The fullback has been a backup option with Jurrien Timber's return to fitness.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench vs Belguim Zinchenko generated one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Belgium.

Impact Zinchenko started on the bench against Belgium during the final group stage match Wednesday. He ends the Euros making two starts in three appearances, totaling four crosses (zero accurate), six tackles (five won), four clearances and two chances created.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Slovakia Zinchenko assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Friday's 2-1 win versus Slovakia.

Impact Zinchenko spearheaded the comeback by setting up Mykola Shaparenko for the equalizer with a great cross in the 54th minute. Zinchenko created a chance and also marked his defensive contribution with four tackles, four clearances and an interception. He is a key element of the team and will be expected to start against Belgium.

JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Poor start to Euros Zinchenko generated one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-0 loss to Romania.

Impact Zinchenko's Euro 2024 campaign got off to a shaky start as him and his defense allowed three goals to Romania. He also provided little help on the attack, creating just one chance and recording one inaccurate cross in his full 90 minutes of action.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falls out of favor late Zinchenko made 27 appearances (20 starts), scoring once and assisting twice in the Premier League.

Impact Zinchenko seemingly opened the season as the starter but by the end of the season he had fallen largely out of the favor. That was exemplified as he was left unused on the bench for five of the final seven matches. Jakub Kiwior and Takehiro Tomiyasu are both tough competition for Zinchenko, who will face an uphill battle to take back his starting role.

MAY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused again Zinchenko has been unused in four of the last five matches in all competitions.

Impact Zinchenko is back from injury but he's fallen out of favor, with just one appearance in the last five matches. That appearance came off the bench as well, indicating that the left-back has little chance of significant playing time in the closing stages of the Premier League.

MAY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal are evolving at a pace that could leave Zinchenko, Jesus and others behind Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus quickly became integral players at Arsenal but suddenly their positions seem less secure

APRIL 23, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Oleksandr Zinchenko: Arsenal's irresistible but imperfect solution in a problem position Arsenal will look to purchase another left-back in the summer having yet to open significant talks with Zinchenko over a new contract

APRIL 15, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Busy defensively versus Luton Zinchenko had one off-target shot, created one chance, made two tackles (both won), five clearances and two interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Wednesday...

Impact Zinchenko made his first start since returning from the calf injury that sidelined him for a month and made up for the lack of attacking input with defensive numbers way above the usual. The left-back saw Jakub Kiwior playing well in his place after he went down so the fight to see who gets the nod during the final stretch of the season could be very entertaining.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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