Christos Tzolis faces scan after hamstring injury on Greece duty

Arsenal are awaiting the results of a scan to determine the severity of a hamstring injury sustained by winger Christos Tzolis. The 24-year-old was forced off the field within the first 20 minutes of Greece's recent match against the Netherlands. The injury occurred during the international break.

Tzolis pulled up with an issue in his right hamstring shortly after having a goal disallowed for offside. Despite his initial insistence on continuing to play, Greece coach Ivan Jovanovic made the decision to substitute him. Jovanovic stated that the player's determination to remain on the field indicated he must have felt something significant.

Player's insistence and coach's decision

Speaking about the incident, Jovanovic described Tzolis's reaction as part of a 'Greek mentality' among players representing their country. He explained that he had to instruct the player to leave the field, noting that Tzolis did not want to come off and instead went to defend a corner before eventually exiting the game. Jovanovic expressed hope that the damage was minor but acknowledged the need to protect the player.

Tzolis is expected to miss Greece's upcoming home match against Germany. He is undergoing scans in Greece on Friday afternoon for an initial assessment, after which he will travel back to London. Further tests will then be conducted by Arsenal's medical staff to assess the full extent of the injury and the potential duration of his absence from play.