Leeds midfielder Tanaka Aoi (26) started off in the away game against Arsenal, but he left in the 13th minute of the second half due to an injury to his right knee. The team lost 0-5.
According to local media “Yorkshire Evening Post,” when asked about Tanaka at a post-match press conference, coach Falke explained, “After tackling in the first half, he had a problem with his ligament. I continued playing, but I hope it's not serious. We need to determine how long it will take for him to fully recover.”
Tanaka played until the second half of the season's opening match against Everton on the 18th, winning 1-0. In his first Premier League appearance, he played the ball accurately and made a strong presence by actively putting out his face before the goal. However, on this day, there were no major highlights, with many pass mistakes being seen against the strong Arceal, and they were substituted in the 13th minute of the second half.
