Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis suffered an injury scare during Greece's 2-2 Nations League draw with the Netherlands on Thursday. The 24-year-old was substituted in the 18th minute in Thessaloniki after going down clutching his leg, a worrying sight for the Gunners ahead of their Premier League return.

Tzolis, who joined from Club Brugge this summer, had to be replaced by Georgios Masouras. He appeared distressed, pulling his shirt over his head, and initially resisted manager Ivan Jovanovic's instruction to come off. "How can I handle it, you tell me," Jovanovic said. "I’m his coach, I tell him to come out and he says, 'I’m not coming out'." The Greek medical staff attended to Tzolis on the pitch before he eventually walked off, albeit with a noticeable limp.

How the match unfolded

Greece took the lead through Fotis Ioannidis, who later set up a second goal, but Virgil van Dijk's header and a late Tijjani Reijnders strike earned the Dutch a point under new manager Xavi Hernandez. Denzel Dumfries also had a goal disallowed for offside. The result leaves Greece as surprise leaders of Group A2, unbeaten after also beating Germany and Serbia.

Greece forward Fotis Ioannidis acknowledged his team's second-half struggles. "The Dutch changed tactics in the second half and we didn't respond adequately," he said. "But I believe we definitely have moved up a level and are getting better by the day."

What it means for Arsenal

Tzolis's immediate fitness is unclear ahead of Greece's rematch with Germany on Sunday. For Arsenal, who sit second in the Premier League with 12 points from five games, his potential absence is a concern. The Gunners' next fixture is at home to fifth-placed Leeds United on 10 October, a key match as they look to close a three-point gap to leaders Manchester City.

The north London side's recent form reads four wins and one defeat from their last five outings. Mikel Arteta will be hoping for positive news on Tzolis, who has made five appearances this season, as he assesses his squad options ahead of a busy period. Arsenal are also monitoring the fitness of midfielder Thomas Partey, who missed Ghana's recent friendly. The latest squad information is available on our squad page.

More detail at ESPN Soccer

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta now faces a potential double injury blow to his attack. The club confirmed Kai Havertz suffered a hamstring issue in Germany's match against the Netherlands. This follows Christos Tzolis's injury for Greece against the same opponent. Arteta's side, who are second in the Premier League with 12 points, next face Leeds United at home.

Arsenal have now confirmed Christos Tzolis's injury. The club stated he suffered a muscle strain in his leg during Greece's match. Manager Mikel Arteta's side, second in the Premier League with 12 points, next face Leeds United at home. The Gunners have scored eight goals and conceded four this season.