Arsenal confirm Jack Wilshere needs another operation and is out until Christmas

ARSENAL have confirmed Jack Wilshere will require more surgery and will be out until Christmas.

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Wilshere, who suffered a fracture in his leg in pre-season, had a setback last week ahead of the Stoke clash.

It was hoped he would return to action for Arsenal following the international break but Arsene Wenger admitted on Friday that his progress had slowed.

And today Arsenal confirmed he would need another operation.

"Due to a slow healing response from a fracture suffered in August, the club can confirm that Jack Wilshere is to undergo an operation to his left fibula," a club statement said.

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Jack Wilshere is out for three months

"The decision to intervene has been taken quickly after regular reviews by specialists, who feel that Jack’s scans show that the healing process is not progressing as well as expected.

"Jack will have surgery in London in the forthcoming days. This will involve inserting a small plate in his left fibula. Jack is likely to be out for approximately three months.

"Everyone at the club wishes Jack well with his rehabilitation."

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