Arsenal’s striker Alexandre Lacazette has had an operation on his left knee and will be out for up to six weeks. The 26-year-old had an arthroscopy in London on Tuesday morning.
A statement on Arsenal’s website read: “The minor procedure was a success and he will now undergo a period of rehabilitation. It is envisaged that he will return to the squad within four to six weeks.”
Lacazette had been in line to start Arsenal’s Europa League game at Östersund on Thursday because Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is cup-tied. Danny Welbeck, who has only recently returned from injury, is the only available senior forward for the tie against the Swedish club, with Olivier Giroud, Theo Walcott and Alexis Sánchez having been sold in January.
Welbeck came on for the closing minutes at Tottenham on Saturday, making his first appearance since mid-January. He has scored six goals in all competitions this season.
Among the games Lacazette will miss is the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City.