Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey faces a race to be fit before the end of the season after injuring his thigh.
Partey suffered the injury during Monday night’s defeat to Crystal Palace when he was forced to limp off in the second-half.
The Ghana international has since been assessed by Arsenal’s medical team and a scan has shown damage to his right thigh.
Partey will be monitored in the coming weeks and during that time he will also visit a specialist for further consultation.
Given the season ends on May 22, the 28-year-old is short on time to recover but it is understood he has not given up hope of returning before the campaign finishes.
Losing Partey is a major blow to Arsenal, who also this week confirmed left-back Kieran Tierney will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
The Gunners are back in action on Saturday when they take on Brighton and will look to bounce back from Monday’s loss to Palace.
Arsenal currently sit fifth in the Premier League, but they are level on points with Tottenham in fourth and have a game in hand on them.
An Arsenal statement on Partey read: “Our No. 5 was substituted during Monday night’s game against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park after aggravating his right thigh.
“Thomas has since received further assessments, and a subsequent scan has shown muscle damage to his right thigh.
“We will continue to assess Thomas in the coming weeks, during which time he will also receive further specialist consultations.
“Everyone will be working hard to get Thomas back on the pitch as soon as possible.”
