Madueke then continued to play for another couple of minutes before dropping to the turf and waving over to the physios asking to be replaced. He was substituted for Jarrod Bowen in the 39th minute and was guided off the pitch, straight down the tunnel, while holding his jaw. The sight of the attacker heading directly to the dressing room will be a major concern for both Thomas Tuchel and Arteta.
The extent of the injury remains unconfirmed, though Madueke was spotted walking through the mixed zone at Wembley wearing a brace on his left leg. While there were initial suspicions of a concussion, this new development suggests a physical impact that could rule the 24-year-old out of Arsenal’s next domestic fixture, pending further assessment.