Arsenal suffers huge blow as star player is out for 3 months

Santi Cazorla will be out for at least 3 months as he will undergo a surgery on his right ankle. The Spaniard will travel to Sweden next week to undergo the surgery.

This news come as a huge blow for the club and all the Gunners around the world. The 31-year old sustained the injury in Arsenal's 6-0 win over Ludogorets at Emirates.

The club confirmed the news on it's official website:

"Santi Cazorla is travelling to Sweden early next week to undergo surgery to his right ankle.

"The club’s medical team and specialists have decided that surgery is required to the plantaris tendon in the Spain international's right foot. The problem has not progressed during a rehabilitation programme following the injury during the home match with Ludogorets on October 19.

"We expect Santi’s full recovery to take approximately three months. Everyone at the club will be working hard with Santi to make sure he’s back on the pitch as soon as possible."

Arsenal who just lost their second game this season will need to cope up without Santi Cazorla as busy Christmas period is  about to begin.

Cazorla was one of the best attackers this season as he made 10 appearances and scored two goals to couple it with three assists.

With his absence, the responsibility on the shoulders of Granit Xhaka will be huge. The Swiss international has yet to make a solid mark and with games coming thick and fast, it will be a nice opportunity for him to prove his mettle.

Arsenal play West Ham, Stoke City, Everton and Manchester City next in the league.

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