Welbeck has 'significant' ankle injury, Arsenal confirms

Danny Welbeck looks set to miss several months after sustaining a serious ankle injury in the Europa League.

Published : Nov 09, 2018 21:37 IST

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck.
Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck.
lightbox-info

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck.

Danny Welbeck suffered a "significant right ankle injury" during the goalless Europa League draw with Sporting CP on Thursday, Arsenal has confirmed.

England international Welbeck received oxygen on the pitch and was taken straight to hospital after landing awkwardly following a header during the first half at Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners is yet to confirm the exact nature of the issue, although it appears the forward is set to miss several months.

READ: Welbeck hospitalised after 'serious' ankle injury, Emery confirms

An Arsenal statement read: "Danny remains in hospital and will continue to be assessed. A further update will be issued over the next 72 hours."

The injury casts Welbeck's club future into further doubt, with the 27-year-old out of contract at the end of the season.

Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment