Arsenal have announced that star attacker Emile Smith Rowe has undergone major surgery to help recover from a long-term injury.
The 22-year-old has only made four appearances so far this season, playing just 47 minutes, as an ongoing injury continues to plague him. He is yet to start a game this term after struggling through pre-season with a recurring issue that was further aggravated in the warm-down following the 3-1 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford earlier this month.
In a statement released on the club's website, it says: "In recent months, Emile Smith Rowe has been experiencing discomfort in his groin, which has limited his training and match appearances.