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Plays late Arthur assisted twice on four appearances (two starts) in the Bundesliga.

Impact Arthur missed most of the season due to injury but assisted twice in four appearances once he got fit. The defender will likely have some sort of role moving forward, but it's doubtful he will be a true contender in the starting XI. Arthur's starts both came after Leverkusen had sealed the title.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Assists twice Sunday Arthur had two assists while taking an off target shot, crossing four times accurately and creating four chances during Sunday's 5-0 win over Bochum.

Impact Arthur set up Patrik Schick for the opening goal in the 41st minute and Josip Stanisic in the 86th while leading Leverkusen with four crosses in the match. The assists were the first goal involvement of the season for Arthur in just his second start during an injury plagued first campaign with the German champions.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unused on bench Arthur was unused during Thursday's 2-0 win over West Ham.

Impact Arthur was back in the squad for the first time since suffering a serious leg injury. He wasn't called upon during Thursday's clash, but even getting back on the bench was a good sign for Arthur. The defender will likely be a minimal option even though he is fit once more.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from Saturday's squad Arthur (leg) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Union Berlin.

Impact Arthur was reported to be ready to return after training with the team during the buildup to the match and traveling with the squad to Berlin. The defender hasn't played since August, but should return in short order.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Available, as expected Arthur (leg) is in the traveling squad for Saturday's clash with Union Berlin, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Arthur made a full return to team training earlier in the week and is now in the traveling squad. It's a great sign for the defender coming back from the leg injury. He will be unlikely to take a starting role quickly but he is a crucial depth option as Leverkusen continue a lap of glory on the way to the Bundesliga title.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Training in full Arthur (leg) returned to full team training Monday, ahead of Saturday's trip to Union Berlin.

Impact Arthur got back in full team training, an important step in his recovery from a long-term leg issue. The defender will likely be a doubt for Saturday's trip to Union Berlin but he is getting closer to a full return to the first team, and could be back to a major role in April.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Thursday Arthur (leg) took part in training Thursday, manager Xabi Alonso told reporters.

Impact Arthur made his first appearance in training since undergoing surgery in late December. The defender will likely remain a minor option even when fully fit, but he would be a nice depth addition for the busy final months of the season. Arthur will be targeting a return after the March international break.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Completes surgery Arthur (leg) completed surgery on his leg Wednesday, the club announced.

Impact Arthur is heading for a three-month recovery period after having successful surgery on his leg on Wednesday. This all comes after he has already been out since the second match of the season, finally being required to have surgery, leading to an even longer absence. He was only a bench option for the club, so his leave from the club while he works on his rehabilitation shouldn't affect the club too much, with Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah and Odilion Kossounou having the starting spots locked up. Piero Hincapie and Josip Stanisic could see more time while the Brazilian is out, as he most likely won't be healthy until mid-March.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers new injury Arthur (leg) will be missing more time as he has now picked up a hamstring and tendon injury while working on his rehabilitation from a previous injury, the club confirmed Tuesday.

Impact Arthur cannot shake off the injury bug, being expected to miss the next three months of action after suffering a hamstring and tendon injury. The defender has not been an option since the second match of the season, where he initially picked up a leg knock. Luckily for the club, the Brazilian was only viewed as a rotational player, only earning time as a substitute in his two appearances. Piero Hincapie and Josip Stanisic may start to see more time in the starting XI with Arthur being out even longer, especially with a grueling schedule coming up after the winter break.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with ball Arthur (leg) is training with the ball, Leverkusen announced.

Impact Arthur is back individually working with the ball on grass. It's a great sign for the defender though he still faces an uphill battle to get fit before the Winter break. The defender has yet to make his full Leverkusen debut due to this leg injury suffered on international duty.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury with Brazil U23 Arthur picked up a leg injury while playing for Brazil U23 and is expected to spend a few weeks sidelined.

Impact The defender is expected to play for Brazil during the 2023 Panamerican Games, but the injury complicates his chances of taking part in the tournament, as well as his chances of seeing more first-team minutes with Leverkusen as the Bundesliga season progresses. He has logged just 33 combined minutes across two appearances off the bench in the current league campaign.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE