Arsenal's stuttering start to the season has suffered another
blow with news midfielder Jack Wilshere requires surgery on
his troublesome ankle injury and will spend months on the
sidelines.
Wilshere will have surgery on Monday after the stress
fracture he suffered in his right ankle in a pre-season
friendly in July failed to heal naturally.
The English Premier League club defended their decision not
to send the player for surgery sooner.
"Throughout Jack's injury, the club has been guided by the
continuous advice of several world-renowned specialists," a
statement on the club's website said.
"The information attained this week has led to the conclusion
that surgery is now required to gain an optimal response."
The 13-times English champions said a more detailed timescale
for Wilshere's return would be decided after the surgery on
his right ankle.
Arsenal have struggled without the talented central
midfielder, slumping to an 8-2 loss to rivals Manchester
United to sit 17th in the Premier League ahead of Saturday's
home fixture against Bolton Wanderers.
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