“James Milner’s Injury Woes Continue: Hamstring Scan Following Early Exit Against Arsenal”
James Milner of Brighton & Hove Albion required medical attention and was substituted after sustaining an injury during the Premier League match against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2024.
Reports suggest that Milner is due for a scan on a hamstring injury he picked up during the weekend match against Arsenal, with the midfielder forced off early in the first half.
At 38, Milner had been making his third consecutive Premier League start for Brighton, but after only 17 minutes, Yasin Ayari replaced him.
James Milner of Brighton & Hove Albion is comforted by Declan Rice of Arsenal after suffering an injury during the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium.
In recent years, Milner has struggled with muscle injuries, missing 25 games during the 2023/24 season due to fitness issues.
His previous injury, suffered in late January, kept him out for the remainder of the season. If this injury results in a similar absence, Milner could return around Christmas, though he will be hoping for more positive news from the upcoming scans.