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Arsenal's Jack Wilshere Out 4-5 Months After Ankle Surgery

Arsenal has confirmed that midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to miss the next "four to five months" following surgery on his ankle.

A statement on the club's official website reads: "Jack Wilshere has this morning (Monday) undergone ankle surgery at a central London hospital. Under the care of two world renowned surgeons, Jack has had the stress fracture of his right ankle repaired. The initial indications are that the surgery has been successful and Jack will now undergo a prolonged period of rehabilitation. It is envisaged that Jack’s rehabilitation will take a period of four to five months."

 
Barcelona's Affelay To Have Knee Surgery On Monday

Barcelona striker Ibrahim Affelay will undergo surgery to repair a knee problem on Monday. The Netherlands international tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in Thursday's training session. Affelay is expected to be sidelined for 6 months.

 
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