Arsenal starlet Ainsley Maitland-Niles out for up to eight weeks with broken leg
The Gunners have also given an positive update on Laurent Koscielny's recovery from an Achilles injury
Arsenal youngster Ainsley Maitland-Niles is set for six to eight weeks on the sidelines with the broken leg, the club have confirmed.
The 20-year-old was a surprise starter in Unai Emery’s first Premier League game in charge of the Gunners on Sunday, against defending champions Manchester City.
He was given a hard time against Riyad Mahrez and Kyle Walker in the 2-0 home defeat, but his game was cut short before the break when he limped off with an injury.
And Arsenal have now confirmed the versatile starlet suffered a "small fracture" to his left fibula and will be out of action for up to two months.
It leaves Nacho Monreal as the only fit left-back available to Emery, with the Spaniard back in full training after his knee problem and likely to be fit for Saturday’s home clash against Chelsea.
The Gunners also gave an update on a number of their injured players, revealing they are hoping to have club captain Laurent Koscielny back in full training in November, as the French defender continues his recovery from an Achilles tendon injury which has kept him out since May.
Full-back Sead Kolasinac remains on the sidelines with a knee problem but is expected to return to training in October.
Arsenal have also revealed Carl Jenkinson has suffered a ‘significant sprain’ to his right ankle and is set for six to eight weeks out, meaning a move to ship the 26-year-old out on loan is now unlikely.