Football: Arsenal's Wilshere set for three months out after surgery
Manager Arsene Wenger revealed Wilshere had suffered a "little setback" in his scheduled recovery
LONDON (AFP) - Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will be out for three months following surgery to fix a hairline fracture in his left leg, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.
Manager Arsene Wenger last week revealed the England international had suffered a "little setback" in his scheduled recovery from the injury sustained in pre-season.
"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," Arsenal said in a statement.
"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."
