Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after the Japanese international suffered a knee injury a week ago.
Tomiyasu came off during the Europa League game against Sporting CP on Thursday, with team-mate William Saliba also picking up an injury during the match. It has since been confirmed that Tomiyahsu suffered a knee injury and is set to begin rehabilitation, which will rule him out for the rest of the season and see him miss the chance to help Arsenal clinch the Premier League title.
Tomiyasu, 24, has played 31 matches in all competitions this season and has been a dependable option for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, with the player able to slot in at right-back or left-back. Indeed, Tomiyasu had featured in all-but-two of Arsenal's Premier League games since the turn of the year.