Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to undergo surgery on his left leg this week that could keep him out until late December.

The 23-year-old suffered a hairline fracture of his fibula following a heavy collision during pre-season training in August and manager Arsene Wenger had hoped he would return to action after the international break.

But Wenger admitted last week that Wilshere had suffered a “little setback” in his recovery and he is now set to go under the knife following the recommendation of a specialist.
The operation will likely involve a metal plate being inserted into Wilshere’s leg and is another huge blow for a player who has been plagued by injury problems.
Wilshere missed six months of last season after receiving surgery on an ankle injury suffered during the Gunners’ defeat to Manchester United last November.