It is the latest blow for the Gunners in a season where they have been robbed of a number of key players. Bukayo Saka, captain Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli have all been absent for lengthy periods, while forwards Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus have been ruled out for the season.

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes is expected to miss the rest of the season after a hamstring injury. The Brazil international requires surgery after going down on Tuesday in the Premier League win against Fulham.

Arsenal defender Gabriel will sit out the rest of the season after having surgery on his hamstring, the Premier League club said on Thursday in what is a major blow to Mikel Arteta's side.