London: Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has confirmed that he will be out of action for a further "two to three months" with an ankle injury.
The England international is yet to feature for the Gunners this term after picking up the injury during pre-season. He will now be unable to return to the field for longer than first expected.
"I can confirm I will be out for around 2-3 months! I am working hard in the gym to stay fit and I am gutted but I will be back stronger" said Wilshere on his official Twitter account.
The 19-year-old midfielder is wearing a surgical boot as he looks to recover from the injury, but is now not expected to resume light training until October.
Arsenal and England teammate Theo Walcott is disappointed with the 19-year-old's injury problems and hopes he will be able to return sooner than anticipated.
"Jack’s a very important player for us," said Walcott at an England press conference earlier this week. "It’s a shame he’s had this ankle problem, but he’ll be back as soon as he can. Fingers crossed it will be a bit sooner than that [another two months], we’re going to miss him, but he’s professional enough to get on with it."
The 19-year-old missed the first three Premier League matches of the season from which the London club gathered only one point.
Arsenal sold midfielders Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri before the end of the last transfer window and, although they signed Mikel Arteta and Yossi Benayoun, Wilshere's prolonged absence is another serious blow for beleaguered manager Arsene Wenger.
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