Emile Smith Rowe has broken his silence on his latest injury setback after Arsenal confirmed that he has undergone surgery to repair a damaged tendon in his groin. The news comes at a bad time for Mikel Arteta, who is preparing his side to face arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
A statement released on Arsenal.com read: "In recent months, Emile Smith Rowe has been experiencing discomfort in his groin, which has limited his training and match appearances.
"Following a significant setback at our Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on September 4, and after further specialist consultations and discussions with our medical team, Emile underwent surgery to repair a damaged tendon in his groin.
