Thursday, 27th November, 2014
Arsenal have confirmed that Jack Wilshere will be out of action for three months.
Wilshere, who was injured against Manchester United last weekend, saw a specialist over the resultant ankle injury.
And he has been operated on, surgery that the Gunners have deemed a success.
Now Wilshere will be out of action for three months, meaning he will not return to action until early 2015.
Arsenal said in a statement: "Jack Wilshere has had successful surgery on his left ankle and will be out for approximately three months.
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"The England international sustained the injury to his ankle ligaments during the Premier League match with Manchester United on Saturday at Emirates Stadium.
"An assessment with a specialist confirmed the need for an operation and the 22-year-old had successful surgery to his ankle in London on Thursday afternoon.
"Jack will now commence his injury rehabilitation programme with the Arsenal medical team..
"Everyone at the club wishes Jack a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the pitch as soon as possible."
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