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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Emile Smith Rowe's role for Arsenal against Nottingham Forest revealed amid fitness update

Emile Smith Rowe is set to be in attendance at the Emirates Stadium when Arsenal host Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon.

Unfortunately for the attacking midfielder, it will once again be a watching brief as he's still on the road to recovery after undergoing surgery at the end of September in a bid to overcome a troublesome groin injury: "In recent months, Emile Smith Rowe has been experiencing discomfort in his groin, which has limited his training and match appearances," a statement released on the club's website read.

"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.

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