Arsenal’s Smith Rowe sidelined for two months due to injury

Mueez Ajao

– Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has had surgery on a groin injury and the club hope he will return to training in December.

– The 22-year-old has made four brief substitute outings this season.

– In the last of those, which was a defeat at Manchester United, he suffered “a significant setback”.

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– “In recent months, Emile Smith Rowe has been experiencing discomfort in his groin, which has limited his training and match appearances,” said Arsenal.

– “Following a significant setback at our Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on 4 September, and after further specialist consultations and discussions with our medical team, Emile underwent surgery to repair a damaged tendon in his groin.

– “This successful surgery took place in London in the past few days and Emile’s rehabilitation programme is already under way.

– “We are hopeful that Emile will return to full training in December.”