According to French outlet GFFN, new Arsenal defender William Saliba has undergone an operation following an adductor muscle injury.
The report states that the Gunners agreed to the surgery, with the youngster now set to miss six weeks of action with Saint Etienne.
And these Arsenal fans were quick to react to the news on social media.
Twitter: @GFFN Looooool imagine thinking this wasn’t going to happen to us. Pépé will be next, you watch. (@SK_arsenal)
Twitter: @GFFN @MrArsenicTM He’s got the Arsenal way of life down already. But if he’s gonna get injured this season I’d muc… https://t.co/1hmDtrOgIK (@TheSteveDawson)
Twitter: @GFFN @MrArsenicTM The Arsenal effect (@afcROB9)
Twitter: @GFFN All part of being an arsenal player
(@Usismamayo)
Twitter: @GFFN @MrArsenicTM Very important… Sort out every necessary surgery before he comes home (@uchmoni)
Twitter: @GFFN I’m seeing all this negative stuff on here, surely its a good thing that this has happened to him before he comes to us?!
Twitter: @GFFN Guy signs for Arsenal and gets injured. Standard. (@PaulNev)
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Although it is extremely frustrating, it’s better the youngster has the surgery now, instead of making the problem worse and being forced out for a longer period further down the line.
The defender will more than likely be back at full fitness in October, meaning he still has a large portion of the season to continue his development with his former side.
Arsenal fans will obviously be hoping this is the only serious injury the Frenchman has in the long run, and a series of impressive displays in his native country could then make him a serious contender to play a key role under Unai Emery next season.
