Arsenal's Thomas Vermaelen is expected to miss three matches in the upcoming season due to a knee injury.

Thomas has been sidelined for several weeks after suffering a knee ligament injury during a friendly match against West Ham United last month. The injury was initially thought to be minor, but it later turned out to be more serious and he underwent surgery to repair his torn ACL.

Vermaelen's absence will likely have a significant impact on Arsenal's squad as they look to find a replacement for him. However, despite his setback, he remains one of the team's key players and has already made a strong impression in recent games.

The club is hoping that Vermaelen can return to full fitness soon enough and resume his role as a vital cog in their attack. They believe that he is still capable of contributing to their success and that they will need to make some changes to their squad if they hope to compete at the highest level.

In the meantime, Arsenal fans will have to wait patiently as they await the exact date when Vermaelen will be ready to return to action. Despite the setback, they remain hopeful that he will be able to contribute positively to their side and help them reach their goals this season.